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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.98, 574.05 and 238.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.98, 574.05 and 238.97 is: 329.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.98 : 574.05 = 238.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.98/574.05 = 238.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.98x = 574.05 × 238.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.98x = 137,180.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,180.73/415.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.78

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