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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.77, 573.68 and 238.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.77, 573.68 and 238.70 is: 329.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.77 : 573.68 = 238.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.77/573.68 = 238.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.77x = 573.68 × 238.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.77x = 136,933.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,933.35/415.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.35

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