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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.10, 567.31 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.10, 567.31 and 236.44 is: 326.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.10 : 567.31 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.10/567.31 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.10x = 567.31 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.10x = 134,132.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,132.77/411.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.28

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