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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.38, 570.46 and 238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.38, 570.46 and 238.72 is: 329.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.38 : 570.46 = 238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.38/570.46 = 238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.38x = 570.46 × 238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.38x = 136,180.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,180.21/413.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.43

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