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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.94, 567.12 and 236.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.94, 567.12 and 236.31 is: 326.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.94 : 567.12 = 236.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.94/567.12 = 236.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.94x = 567.12 × 236.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.94x = 134,016.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,016.13/410.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.12

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