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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.44, 573.27 and 238.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.44, 573.27 and 238.45 is: 329.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.44 : 573.27 = 238.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.44/573.27 = 238.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.44x = 573.27 × 238.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.44x = 136,697.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,697.66/415.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.05

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