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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.47, 573.21 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.47, 573.21 and 238.44 is: 328.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.47 : 573.21 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.47/573.21 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.47x = 573.21 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.47x = 136,676.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,676.19/415.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.97

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