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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.90, 567.03 and 231.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.90, 567.03 and 231.46 is: 319.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.90 : 567.03 = 231.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.90/567.03 = 231.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.90x = 567.03 × 231.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.90x = 131,244.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,244.76/410.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.41

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