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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.98, 569.80 and 235.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.98, 569.80 and 235.95 is: 325.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.98 : 569.80 = 235.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.98/569.80 = 235.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.98x = 569.80 × 235.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.98x = 134,444.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,444.31/412.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.55

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