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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.65, 566.75 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.65, 566.75 and 236 is: 325.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.65 : 566.75 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.65/566.75 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.65x = 566.75 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.65x = 133,753
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,753/410.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.71

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