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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.29, 570.30 and 238.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.29, 570.30 and 238.64 is: 329.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.29 : 570.30 = 238.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.29/570.30 = 238.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.29x = 570.30 × 238.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.29x = 136,096.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,096.39/413.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.30

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