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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.05, 566.93 and 245.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.05, 566.93 and 245.23 is: 338.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.05 : 566.93 = 245.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.05/566.93 = 245.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.05x = 566.93 × 245.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.05x = 139,029.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,029.03/411.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.23

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