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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.12, 570.12 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.12, 570.12 and 238.44 is: 329.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.12 : 570.12 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.12/570.12 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.12x = 570.12 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.12x = 135,939.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,939.41/413.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.06

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