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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.68, 573.65 and 238.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.68, 573.65 and 238.58 is: 329.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.68 : 573.65 = 238.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.68/573.65 = 238.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.68x = 573.65 × 238.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.68x = 136,861.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,861.42/415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.25

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