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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.32, 570.37 and 238.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.32, 570.37 and 238.66 is: 329.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.32 : 570.37 = 238.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.32/570.37 = 238.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.32x = 570.37 × 238.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.32x = 136,121.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,121.65/413.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.34

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