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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.24, 569.02 and 237.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.24, 569.02 and 237.70 is: 328.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.24 : 569.02 = 237.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.24/569.02 = 237.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.24x = 569.02 × 237.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.24x = 135,257.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,257.77/412.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.10

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