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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.24, 571.68 and 237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.24, 571.68 and 237.20 is: 327.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.24 : 571.68 = 237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.24/571.68 = 237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.24x = 571.68 × 237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.24x = 135,602.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,602.50/414.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.35

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