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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.71, 568.16 and 234.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.71, 568.16 and 234.67 is: 323.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.71 : 568.16 = 234.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.71/568.16 = 234.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.71x = 568.16 × 234.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.71x = 133,327.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,327.27/411.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.84

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