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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.22, 567.51 and 236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.22, 567.51 and 236.56 is: 326.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.22 : 567.51 = 236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.22/567.51 = 236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.22x = 567.51 × 236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.22x = 134,250.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,250.17/411.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.47

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