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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.90, 571.05 and 236.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.90, 571.05 and 236.87 is: 326.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.90 : 571.05 = 236.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.90/571.05 = 236.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.90x = 571.05 × 236.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.90x = 135,261.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,261.76/413.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.80

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