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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.94, 567.17 and 236.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.94, 567.17 and 236.29 is: 326.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.94 : 567.17 = 236.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.94/567.17 = 236.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.94x = 567.17 × 236.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.94x = 134,015.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,015.42/410.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.12

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