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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.28, 570.27 and 238.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.28, 570.27 and 238.59 is: 329.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.28 : 570.27 = 238.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.28/570.27 = 238.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.28x = 570.27 × 238.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.28x = 136,060.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,060.72/413.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.22

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