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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.97, 567.18 and 236.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.97, 567.18 and 236.33 is: 326.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.97 : 567.18 = 236.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.97/567.18 = 236.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.97x = 567.18 × 236.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.97x = 134,038.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,038.81/410.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.15

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