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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.12, 569.88 and 238.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.12, 569.88 and 238.40 is: 328.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.12 : 569.88 = 238.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.12/569.88 = 238.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.12x = 569.88 × 238.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.12x = 135,859.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,859.39/413.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.86

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