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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.20, 567.44 and 236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.20, 567.44 and 236.52 is: 326.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.20 : 567.44 = 236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.20/567.44 = 236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.20x = 567.44 × 236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.20x = 134,210.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,210.91/411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.39

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