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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.08, 570.12 and 238.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.08, 570.12 and 238.45 is: 329.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.08 : 570.12 = 238.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.08/570.12 = 238.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.08x = 570.12 × 238.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.08x = 135,945.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,945.11/413.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.10

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