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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.88, 566.95 and 236.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.88, 566.95 and 236.19 is: 325.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.88 : 566.95 = 236.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.88/566.95 = 236.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.88x = 566.95 × 236.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.88x = 133,907.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,907.92/410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.91

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