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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.81, 568.32 and 234.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.81, 568.32 and 234.74 is: 323.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.81 : 568.32 = 234.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.81/568.32 = 234.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.81x = 568.32 × 234.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.81x = 133,404.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,404.78/411.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.95

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