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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.66, 573.55 and 238.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.66, 573.55 and 238.59 is: 329.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.66 : 573.55 = 238.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.66/573.55 = 238.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.66x = 573.55 × 238.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.66x = 136,843.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,843.29/415.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.22

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