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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.03, 567.23 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.03, 567.23 and 245.16 is: 338.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.03 : 567.23 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.03/567.23 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.03x = 567.23 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.03x = 139,060.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,060.88/411.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.32

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