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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.12, 570.30 and 238.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.12, 570.30 and 238.43 is: 329.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.12 : 570.30 = 238.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.12/570.30 = 238.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.12x = 570.30 × 238.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.12x = 135,976.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,976.63/413.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.15

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