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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.90, 569.68 and 238.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.90, 569.68 and 238.21 is: 328.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.90 : 569.68 = 238.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.90/569.68 = 238.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.90x = 569.68 × 238.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.90x = 135,703.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,703.47/412.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.66

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