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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.57, 567.96 and 236.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.57, 567.96 and 236.91 is: 326.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.57 : 567.96 = 236.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.57/567.96 = 236.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.57x = 567.96 × 236.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.57x = 134,555.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,555.40/411.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.93

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