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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.36, 573.10 and 235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.36, 573.10 and 235.86 is: 325.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.36 : 573.10 = 235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.36/573.10 = 235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.36x = 573.10 × 235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.36x = 135,174.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,174.13/415.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.44

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