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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.13, 567.38 and 236.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.13, 567.38 and 236.47 is: 326.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.13 : 567.38 = 236.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.13/567.38 = 236.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.13x = 567.38 × 236.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.13x = 134,168.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,168.35/411.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.34

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