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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.70, 569.51 and 238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.70, 569.51 and 238.02 is: 328.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.70 : 569.51 = 238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.70/569.51 = 238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.70x = 569.51 × 238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.70x = 135,554.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,554.77/412.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.46

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