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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.64, 567.88 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.64, 567.88 and 236.88 is: 326.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.64 : 567.88 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.64/567.88 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.64x = 567.88 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.64x = 134,519.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,519.41/411.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.79

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