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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.86, 571.19 and 236.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.86, 571.19 and 236.83 is: 326.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.86 : 571.19 = 236.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.86/571.19 = 236.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.86x = 571.19 × 236.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.86x = 135,274.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,274.93/413.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.86

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