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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.47, 570.60 and 238.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.47, 570.60 and 238.81 is: 329.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.47 : 570.60 = 238.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.47/570.60 = 238.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.47x = 570.60 × 238.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.47x = 136,264.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,264.99/413.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.56

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