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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.20, 570.20 and 238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.20, 570.20 and 238.52 is: 329.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.20 : 570.20 = 238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.20/570.20 = 238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.20x = 570.20 × 238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.20x = 136,004.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,004.10/413.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.15

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