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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.33, 573.15 and 238.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.33, 573.15 and 238.29 is: 328.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.33 : 573.15 = 238.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.33/573.15 = 238.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.33x = 573.15 × 238.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.33x = 136,575.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,575.91/415.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.84

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