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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.25, 569.10 and 235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.25, 569.10 and 235.24 is: 324.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.25 : 569.10 = 235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.25/569.10 = 235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.25x = 569.10 × 235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.25x = 133,875.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,875.08/412.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.74

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