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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.90, 568.35 and 237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.90, 568.35 and 237.18 is: 327.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.90 : 568.35 = 237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.90/568.35 = 237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.90x = 568.35 × 237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.90x = 134,801.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,801.25/411.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.27

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