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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.08, 572.63 and 238.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.08, 572.63 and 238.01 is: 328.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.08 : 572.63 = 238.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.08/572.63 = 238.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.08x = 572.63 × 238.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.08x = 136,287.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,287.61/415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.34

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