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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.30, 568.96 and 235.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.30, 568.96 and 235.27 is: 324.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.30 : 568.96 = 235.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.30/568.96 = 235.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.30x = 568.96 × 235.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.30x = 133,858.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,858.63/412.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.66

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