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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.50, 567.88 and 236.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.50, 567.88 and 236.86 is: 326.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.50 : 567.88 = 236.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.50/567.88 = 236.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.50x = 567.88 × 236.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.50x = 134,508.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,508.06/411.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.87

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