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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.99, 569.96 and 238.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.99, 569.96 and 238.39 is: 328.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.99 : 569.96 = 238.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.99/569.96 = 238.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.99x = 569.96 × 238.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.99x = 135,871.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,871.57/412.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.99

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