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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411, 567.25 and 236.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411, 567.25 and 236.45 is: 326.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411 : 567.25 = 236.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411/567.25 = 236.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411x = 567.25 × 236.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411x = 134,122.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,122.84/411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.33

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