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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.31, 617.90 and 238.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.31, 617.90 and 238.87 is: 357.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.31 : 617.90 = 238.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.31/617.90 = 238.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.31x = 617.90 × 238.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.31x = 147,597.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,597.77/412.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.98

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