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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.83, 568.35 and 234.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.83, 568.35 and 234.81 is: 324.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.83 : 568.35 = 234.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.83/568.35 = 234.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.83x = 568.35 × 234.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.83x = 133,454.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,454.26/411.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.05

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