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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.98, 569.91 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.98, 569.91 and 238.32 is: 328.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.98 : 569.91 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.98/569.91 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.98x = 569.91 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.98x = 135,820.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,820.95/412.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.88

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