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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.50, 567.87 and 236.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.50, 567.87 and 236.90 is: 326.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.50 : 567.87 = 236.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.50/567.87 = 236.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.50x = 567.87 × 236.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.50x = 134,528.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,528.40/411.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.92

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