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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.26, 567.60 and 236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.26, 567.60 and 236.66 is: 326.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.26 : 567.60 = 236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.26/567.60 = 236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.26x = 567.60 × 236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.26x = 134,328.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,328.22/411.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.63

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