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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.97, 567.16 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.97, 567.16 and 236.32 is: 326.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.97 : 567.16 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.97/567.16 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.97x = 567.16 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.97x = 134,029.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,029.24/410.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.13

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