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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.48, 567.83 and 236.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.48, 567.83 and 236.82 is: 326.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.48 : 567.83 = 236.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.48/567.83 = 236.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.48x = 567.83 × 236.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.48x = 134,472.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,472.32/411.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.80

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