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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.89, 568.44 and 237.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.89, 568.44 and 237.23 is: 327.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.89 : 568.44 = 237.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.89/568.44 = 237.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.89x = 568.44 × 237.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.89x = 134,851.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,851.02/411.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.40

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