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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.40, 567.74 and 231.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.40, 567.74 and 231.97 is: 320.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.40 : 567.74 = 231.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.40/567.74 = 231.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.40x = 567.74 × 231.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.40x = 131,700.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,700.07/411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.13

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