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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.75, 569.71 and 238.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.75, 569.71 and 238.21 is: 328.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.75 : 569.71 = 238.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.75/569.71 = 238.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.75x = 569.71 × 238.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.75x = 135,707.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,707.77/412.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.79

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