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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.67, 573.59 and 238.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.67, 573.59 and 238.58 is: 329.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.67 : 573.59 = 238.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.67/573.59 = 238.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.67x = 573.59 × 238.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.67x = 136,846.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,846.11/415.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.22

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