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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.23, 574.28 and 236.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.23, 574.28 and 236.74 is: 326.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.23 : 574.28 = 236.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.23/574.28 = 236.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.23x = 574.28 × 236.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.23x = 135,952.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,952.43/416.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.63

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