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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.64, 568.08 and 234.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.64, 568.08 and 234.62 is: 323.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.64 : 568.08 = 234.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.64/568.08 = 234.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.64x = 568.08 × 234.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.64x = 133,282.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,282.22/411.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.79

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