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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.36, 567.74 and 234.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.36, 567.74 and 234.33 is: 323.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.36 : 567.74 = 234.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.36/567.74 = 234.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.36x = 567.74 × 234.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.36x = 133,036.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,036.97/411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.41

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