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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.56, 570.60 and 238.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.56, 570.60 and 238.96 is: 329.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.56 : 570.60 = 238.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.56/570.60 = 238.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.56x = 570.60 × 238.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.56x = 136,350.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,350.58/413.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.70

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