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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.32, 573.15 and 238.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.32, 573.15 and 238.30 is: 328.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.32 : 573.15 = 238.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.32/573.15 = 238.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.32x = 573.15 × 238.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.32x = 136,584.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,584.33/415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.87

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