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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.26, 573.12 and 238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.26, 573.12 and 238.23 is: 328.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.26 : 573.12 = 238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.26/573.12 = 238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.26x = 573.12 × 238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.26x = 136,534.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,534.38/415.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.79

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