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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.88, 571.23 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.88, 571.23 and 236.88 is: 326.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.88 : 571.23 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.88/571.23 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.88x = 571.23 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.88x = 135,312.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,312.96/413.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.94

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