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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.30, 569 and 235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.30, 569 and 235.26 is: 324.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.30 : 569 = 235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.30/569 = 235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.30x = 569 × 235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.30x = 133,862.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,862.94/412.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.67

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