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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.03, 568.55 and 235.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.03, 568.55 and 235.02 is: 324.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.03 : 568.55 = 235.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.03/568.55 = 235.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.03x = 568.55 × 235.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.03x = 133,618.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,618.66/412.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.30

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