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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.19, 570.21 and 238.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.19, 570.21 and 238.54 is: 329.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.19 : 570.21 = 238.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.19/570.21 = 238.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.19x = 570.21 × 238.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.19x = 136,013.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,013.85/413.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.18

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