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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.18, 568.70 and 237.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.18, 568.70 and 237.48 is: 327.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.18 : 568.70 = 237.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.18/568.70 = 237.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.18x = 568.70 × 237.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.18x = 135,054.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,054.88/412.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.66

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