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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.48, 570.68 and 236.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.48, 570.68 and 236.45 is: 326.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.48 : 570.68 = 236.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.48/570.68 = 236.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.48x = 570.68 × 236.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.48x = 134,937.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,937.29/413.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.35

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