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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.92, 569.79 and 238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.92, 569.79 and 238.23 is: 328.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.92 : 569.79 = 238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.92/569.79 = 238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.92x = 569.79 × 238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.92x = 135,741.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,741.07/412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.73

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