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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.20, 571.61 and 237.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.20, 571.61 and 237.19 is: 327.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.20 : 571.61 = 237.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.20/571.61 = 237.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.20x = 571.61 × 237.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.20x = 135,580.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,580.18/414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.33

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