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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.01, 569.94 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.01, 569.94 and 238.32 is: 328.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.01 : 569.94 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.01/569.94 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.01x = 569.94 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.01x = 135,828.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,828.10/413.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.87

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