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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.64, 566.67 and 236.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.64, 566.67 and 236.01 is: 325.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.64 : 566.67 = 236.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.64/566.67 = 236.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.64x = 566.67 × 236.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.64x = 133,739.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,739.79/410.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.69

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