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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.14, 572.86 and 238.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.14, 572.86 and 238.13 is: 328.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.14 : 572.86 = 238.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.14/572.86 = 238.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.14x = 572.86 × 238.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.14x = 136,411.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,411.10/415.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.59

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