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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.88, 568.33 and 237.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.88, 568.33 and 237.19 is: 327.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.88 : 568.33 = 237.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.88/568.33 = 237.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.88x = 568.33 × 237.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.88x = 134,802.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,802.19/411.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.29

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