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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.33, 573.17 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.33, 573.17 and 238.32 is: 328.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.33 : 573.17 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.33/573.17 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.33x = 573.17 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.33x = 136,597.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,597.87/415.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.89

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