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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.30, 570.43 and 236.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.30, 570.43 and 236.26 is: 326.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.30 : 570.43 = 236.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.30/570.43 = 236.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.30x = 570.43 × 236.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.30x = 134,769.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,769.79/413.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.08

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