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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.61, 566.58 and 231.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.61, 566.58 and 231.15 is: 318.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.61 : 566.58 = 231.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.61/566.58 = 231.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.61x = 566.58 × 231.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.61x = 130,964.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,964.97/410.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.95

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