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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.16, 570.02 and 238.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.16, 570.02 and 238.41 is: 328.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.16 : 570.02 = 238.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.16/570.02 = 238.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.16x = 570.02 × 238.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.16x = 135,897.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,897.28/413.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.92

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