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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.05, 569.97 and 238.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.05, 569.97 and 238.39 is: 328.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.05 : 569.97 = 238.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.05/569.97 = 238.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.05x = 569.97 × 238.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.05x = 135,875.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,875.15/413.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.96

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