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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.46, 566.42 and 235.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.46, 566.42 and 235.82 is: 325.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.46 : 566.42 = 235.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.46/566.42 = 235.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.46x = 566.42 × 235.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.46x = 133,569.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,569.15/410.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.41

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