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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.83, 569.73 and 238.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.83, 569.73 and 238.20 is: 328.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.83 : 569.73 = 238.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.83/569.73 = 238.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.83x = 569.73 × 238.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.83x = 135,709.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,709.69/412.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.73

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