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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.82, 569.88 and 238.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.82, 569.88 and 238.13 is: 328.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.82 : 569.88 = 238.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.82/569.88 = 238.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.82x = 569.88 × 238.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.82x = 135,702.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,702.68/412.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.73

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