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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.66, 570.81 and 236.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.66, 570.81 and 236.61 is: 326.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.66 : 570.81 = 236.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.66/570.81 = 236.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.66x = 570.81 × 236.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.66x = 135,059.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,059.35/413.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.50

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