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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.08, 567.17 and 236.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.08, 567.17 and 236.42 is: 326.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.08 : 567.17 = 236.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.08/567.17 = 236.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.08x = 567.17 × 236.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.08x = 134,089.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,089.33/411.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.19

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