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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.85, 566.92 and 236.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.85, 566.92 and 236.21 is: 325.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.85 : 566.92 = 236.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.85/566.92 = 236.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.85x = 566.92 × 236.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.85x = 133,909.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,909.63/410.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.93

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