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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.12, 571.47 and 237.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.12, 571.47 and 237.09 is: 327.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.12 : 571.47 = 237.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.12/571.47 = 237.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.12x = 571.47 × 237.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.12x = 135,489.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,489.82/414.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.18

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