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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.84, 568.32 and 237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.84, 568.32 and 237.20 is: 327.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.84 : 568.32 = 237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.84/568.32 = 237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.84x = 568.32 × 237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.84x = 134,805.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,805.50/411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.32

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