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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.15, 567.27 and 236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.15, 567.27 and 236.46 is: 326.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.15 : 567.27 = 236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.15/567.27 = 236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.15x = 567.27 × 236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.15x = 134,136.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,136.66/411.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.25

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