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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.48, 569.34 and 237.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.48, 569.34 and 237.88 is: 328.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.48 : 569.34 = 237.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.48/569.34 = 237.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.48x = 569.34 × 237.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.48x = 135,434.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,434.60/412.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.34

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