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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.36, 567.66 and 231.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.36, 567.66 and 231.91 is: 320.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.36 : 567.66 = 231.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.36/567.66 = 231.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.36x = 567.66 × 231.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.36x = 131,646.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,646.03/411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.03

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