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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.56, 573.42 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.56, 573.42 and 238.44 is: 329.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.56 : 573.42 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.56/573.42 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.56x = 573.42 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.56x = 136,726.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,726.26/415.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.02

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