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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.66, 569.52 and 238.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.66, 569.52 and 238.01 is: 328.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.66 : 569.52 = 238.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.66/569.52 = 238.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.66x = 569.52 × 238.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.66x = 135,548.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,548.61/412.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.48

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