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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.92, 568.28 and 237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.92, 568.28 and 237.16 is: 327.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.92 : 568.28 = 237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.92/568.28 = 237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.92x = 568.28 × 237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.92x = 134,773.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,773.28/411.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.18

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