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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.34, 570.44 and 238.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.34, 570.44 and 238.70 is: 329.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.34 : 570.44 = 238.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.34/570.44 = 238.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.34x = 570.44 × 238.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.34x = 136,159.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,159.98/413.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.41

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