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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.20, 567.48 and 236.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.20, 567.48 and 236.55 is: 326.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.20 : 567.48 = 236.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.20/567.48 = 236.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.20x = 567.48 × 236.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.20x = 134,237.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,237.39/411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.45

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