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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.94, 569.86 and 238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.94, 569.86 and 238.28 is: 328.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.94 : 569.86 = 238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.94/569.86 = 238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.94x = 569.86 × 238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.94x = 135,786.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,786.24/412.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.83

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