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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.20, 568.88 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.20, 568.88 and 235.20 is: 324.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.20 : 568.88 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.20/568.88 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.20x = 568.88 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.20x = 133,800.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,800.58/412.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.60

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