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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.67, 573.66 and 238.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.67, 573.66 and 238.66 is: 329.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.67 : 573.66 = 238.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.67/573.66 = 238.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.67x = 573.66 × 238.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.67x = 136,912.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,912.03/415.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.37

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