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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.29, 568.89 and 235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.29, 568.89 and 235.22 is: 324.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.29 : 568.89 = 235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.29/568.89 = 235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.29x = 568.89 × 235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.29x = 133,814.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,814.66/412.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.56

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