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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.49, 573.35 and 238.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.49, 573.35 and 238.47 is: 329.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.49 : 573.35 = 238.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.49/573.35 = 238.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.49x = 573.35 × 238.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.49x = 136,727.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,727.73/415.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.08

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