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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.10, 617.33 and 238.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.10, 617.33 and 238.66 is: 357.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.10 : 617.33 = 238.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.10/617.33 = 238.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.10x = 617.33 × 238.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.10x = 147,331.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,331.03/412.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.51

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