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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.25, 568.95 and 235.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.25, 568.95 and 235.27 is: 324.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.25 : 568.95 = 235.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.25/568.95 = 235.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.25x = 568.95 × 235.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.25x = 133,855.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,855.44/412.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.70

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