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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.65, 567.91 and 236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.65, 567.91 and 236.96 is: 326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.65 : 567.91 = 236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.65/567.91 = 236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.65x = 567.91 × 236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.65x = 134,568.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,568.52/411.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.90

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