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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.16, 572.94 and 238.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.16, 572.94 and 238.15 is: 328.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.16 : 572.94 = 238.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.16/572.94 = 238.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.16x = 572.94 × 238.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.16x = 136,444.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,444.77/415.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.66

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