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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.90, 572.52 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.90, 572.52 and 237.84 is: 328.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.90 : 572.52 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.90/572.52 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.90x = 572.52 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.90x = 136,168.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,168.16/414.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.20

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