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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.40, 567.72 and 236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.40, 567.72 and 236.80 is: 326.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.40 : 567.72 = 236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.40/567.72 = 236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.40x = 567.72 × 236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.40x = 134,436.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,436.10/411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.78

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