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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.94, 569.66 and 238.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.94, 569.66 and 238.17 is: 328.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.94 : 569.66 = 238.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.94/569.66 = 238.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.94x = 569.66 × 238.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.94x = 135,674.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,674.73/412.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.56

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