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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.71, 566.85 and 236.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.71, 566.85 and 236.11 is: 325.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.71 : 566.85 = 236.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.71/566.85 = 236.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.71x = 566.85 × 236.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.71x = 133,838.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,838.95/410.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.87

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