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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.40, 567.66 and 236.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.40, 567.66 and 236.62 is: 326.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.40 : 567.66 = 236.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.40/567.66 = 236.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.40x = 567.66 × 236.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.40x = 134,319.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,319.71/411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.49

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