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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.18, 570.17 and 236.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.18, 570.17 and 236.14 is: 325.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.18 : 570.17 = 236.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.18/570.17 = 236.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.18x = 570.17 × 236.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.18x = 134,639.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,639.11/413.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.86

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