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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.98, 566.98 and 236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.98, 566.98 and 236.22 is: 325.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.98 : 566.98 = 236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.98/566.98 = 236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.98x = 566.98 × 236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.98x = 133,932.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,932.02/410.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.88

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