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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.61, 573.48 and 238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.61, 573.48 and 238.60 is: 329.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.61 : 573.48 = 238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.61/573.48 = 238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.61x = 573.48 × 238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.61x = 136,829.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,829.82/415.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.23

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