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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.86, 568.35 and 232.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.86, 568.35 and 232.41 is: 320.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.86 : 568.35 = 232.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.86/568.35 = 232.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.86x = 568.35 × 232.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.86x = 132,090.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,090.22/411.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.72

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