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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.36, 567.54 and 236.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.36, 567.54 and 236.58 is: 326.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.36 : 567.54 = 236.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.36/567.54 = 236.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.36x = 567.54 × 236.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.36x = 134,268.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,268.61/411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.40

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