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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.96, 571.24 and 236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.96, 571.24 and 236.96 is: 326.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.96 : 571.24 = 236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.96/571.24 = 236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.96x = 571.24 × 236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.96x = 135,361.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,361.03/413.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.99

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