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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.36, 569.04 and 232.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.36, 569.04 and 232.91 is: 321.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.36 : 569.04 = 232.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.36/569.04 = 232.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.36x = 569.04 × 232.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.36x = 132,535.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,535.11/412.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.41

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