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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.57, 570.56 and 236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.57, 570.56 and 236.50 is: 326.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.57 : 570.56 = 236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.57/570.56 = 236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.57x = 570.56 × 236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.57x = 134,934.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,934.83/413.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.27

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