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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.68, 569.46 and 237.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.68, 569.46 and 237.96 is: 328.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.68 : 569.46 = 237.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.68/569.46 = 237.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.68x = 569.46 × 237.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.68x = 135,508.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,508.70/412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.36

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