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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.46, 570.56 and 238.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.46, 570.56 and 238.82 is: 329.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.46 : 570.56 = 238.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.46/570.56 = 238.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.46x = 570.56 × 238.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.46x = 136,257.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,257.09/413.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.55

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