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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.67, 566.82 and 236.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.67, 566.82 and 236.01 is: 325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.67 : 566.82 = 236.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.67/566.82 = 236.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.67x = 566.82 × 236.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.67x = 133,775.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,775.19/410.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.75

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