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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.33, 570.48 and 238.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.33, 570.48 and 238.73 is: 329.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.33 : 570.48 = 238.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.33/570.48 = 238.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.33x = 570.48 × 238.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.33x = 136,190.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,190.69/413.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.50

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