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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.83, 566.96 and 236.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.83, 566.96 and 236.17 is: 325.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.83 : 566.96 = 236.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.83/566.96 = 236.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.83x = 566.96 × 236.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.83x = 133,898.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,898.94/410.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.92

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