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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.13, 572.87 and 238.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.13, 572.87 and 238.07 is: 328.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.13 : 572.87 = 238.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.13/572.87 = 238.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.13x = 572.87 × 238.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.13x = 136,385.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,385.19/415.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.54

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