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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.37, 570.44 and 236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.37, 570.44 and 236.28 is: 326.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.37 : 570.44 = 236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.37/570.44 = 236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.37x = 570.44 × 236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.37x = 134,786.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,786.29/413.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.07

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