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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411, 567.12 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411, 567.12 and 236.32 is: 326.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411 : 567.12 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411/567.12 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411x = 567.12 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411x = 134,021.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,021.80/411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.09

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