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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.66, 566.66 and 236.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.66, 566.66 and 236.02 is: 325.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.66 : 566.66 = 236.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.66/566.66 = 236.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.66x = 566.66 × 236.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.66x = 133,742.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,742.27/410.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.67

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