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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.17, 570.14 and 238.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.17, 570.14 and 238.48 is: 329.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.17 : 570.14 = 238.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.17/570.14 = 238.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.17x = 570.14 × 238.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.17x = 135,965.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,965.26/413.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.08

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