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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.06, 567.28 and 236.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.06, 567.28 and 236.42 is: 326.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.06 : 567.28 = 236.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.06/567.28 = 236.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.06x = 567.28 × 236.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.06x = 134,116.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,116.34/411.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.27

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