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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.08, 567.28 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.08, 567.28 and 236.44 is: 326.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.08 : 567.28 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.08/567.28 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.08x = 567.28 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.08x = 134,127.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,127.68/411.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.28

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