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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.69, 568.16 and 232.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.69, 568.16 and 232.26 is: 320.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.69 : 568.16 = 232.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.69/568.16 = 232.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.69x = 568.16 × 232.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.69x = 131,959.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,959.68/411.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.53

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