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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.28, 567.40 and 236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.28, 567.40 and 236.60 is: 326.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.28 : 567.40 = 236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.28/567.40 = 236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.28x = 567.40 × 236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.28x = 134,246.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,246.84/411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.41

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