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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.36, 569.07 and 235.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.36, 569.07 and 235.31 is: 324.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.36 : 569.07 = 235.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.36/569.07 = 235.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.36x = 569.07 × 235.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.36x = 133,905.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,905.02/412.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.73

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