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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.50, 573.38 and 238.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.50, 573.38 and 238.46 is: 329.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.50 : 573.38 = 238.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.50/573.38 = 238.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.50x = 573.38 × 238.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.50x = 136,728.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,728.19/415.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.07

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