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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.21, 567.45 and 236.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.21, 567.45 and 236.61 is: 326.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.21 : 567.45 = 236.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.21/567.45 = 236.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.21x = 567.45 × 236.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.21x = 134,264.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,264.34/411.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.51

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