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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.01, 567.18 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.01, 567.18 and 236.32 is: 326.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.01 : 567.18 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.01/567.18 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.01x = 567.18 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.01x = 134,035.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,035.98/411.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.11

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