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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.17, 567.42 and 236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.17, 567.42 and 236.50 is: 326.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.17 : 567.42 = 236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.17/567.42 = 236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.17x = 567.42 × 236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.17x = 134,194.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,194.83/411.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.37

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