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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.93, 573.99 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.93, 573.99 and 238.92 is: 329.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.93 : 573.99 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.93/573.99 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.93x = 573.99 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.93x = 137,138.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,138.29/415.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.71

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