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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.20, 567.50 and 234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.20, 567.50 and 234.20 is: 323.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.20 : 567.50 = 234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.20/567.50 = 234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.20x = 567.50 × 234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.20x = 132,910.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,910.07/411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.23

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