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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.52, 570.72 and 238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.52, 570.72 and 238.86 is: 329.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.52 : 570.72 = 238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.52/570.72 = 238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.52x = 570.72 × 238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.52x = 136,322.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,322.18/413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.66

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