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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.62, 573.48 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.62, 573.48 and 236.16 is: 325.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.62 : 573.48 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.62/573.48 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.62x = 573.48 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.62x = 135,433.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,433.04/415.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.86

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