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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.91, 566.90 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.91, 566.90 and 236.16 is: 325.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.91 : 566.90 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.91/566.90 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.91x = 566.90 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.91x = 133,877.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,877.92/410.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.81

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