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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.83, 568.19 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.83, 568.19 and 234.80 is: 323.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.83 : 568.19 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.83/568.19 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.83x = 568.19 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.83x = 133,410.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,410.23/411.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.94

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