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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.09, 571.48 and 237.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.09, 571.48 and 237.11 is: 327.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.09 : 571.48 = 237.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.09/571.48 = 237.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.09x = 571.48 × 237.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.09x = 135,502.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,502.66/414.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.23

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