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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.66, 616.23 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.66, 616.23 and 237.84 is: 356.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.66 : 616.23 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.66/616.23 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.66x = 616.23 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.66x = 146,562.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,562.50/411.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.03

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