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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.72, 566.82 and 236.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.72, 566.82 and 236.07 is: 325.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.72 : 566.82 = 236.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.72/566.82 = 236.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.72x = 566.82 × 236.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.72x = 133,809.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,809.20/410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.80

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