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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.11, 568.67 and 237.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.11, 568.67 and 237.48 is: 327.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.11 : 568.67 = 237.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.11/568.67 = 237.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.11x = 568.67 × 237.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.11x = 135,047.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,047.75/412.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.70

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