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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.87, 567.20 and 236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.87, 567.20 and 236.18 is: 326.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.87 : 567.20 = 236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.87/567.20 = 236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.87x = 567.20 × 236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.87x = 133,961.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,961.30/410.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.04

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