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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.52, 569.22 and 237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.52, 569.22 and 237.80 is: 328.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.52 : 569.22 = 237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.52/569.22 = 237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.52x = 569.22 × 237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.52x = 135,360.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,360.52/412.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.13

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