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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.06, 567.37 and 236.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.06, 567.37 and 236.51 is: 326.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.06 : 567.37 = 236.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.06/567.37 = 236.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.06x = 567.37 × 236.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.06x = 134,188.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,188.68/411.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.45

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