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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.18, 567.42 and 236.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.18, 567.42 and 236.53 is: 326.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.18 : 567.42 = 236.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.18/567.42 = 236.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.18x = 567.42 × 236.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.18x = 134,209.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,209.02/411.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.40

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