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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.21, 571.58 and 237.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.21, 571.58 and 237.14 is: 327.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.21 : 571.58 = 237.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.21/571.58 = 237.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.21x = 571.58 × 237.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.21x = 135,544.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,544.48/414.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.24

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