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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.23, 567.51 and 236.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.23, 567.51 and 236.58 is: 326.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.23 : 567.51 = 236.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.23/567.51 = 236.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.23x = 567.51 × 236.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.23x = 134,261.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,261.52/411.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.49

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