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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.99, 574.04 and 238.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.99, 574.04 and 238.91 is: 329.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.99 : 574.04 = 238.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.99/574.04 = 238.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.99x = 574.04 × 238.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.99x = 137,139.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,139.83/415.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.67

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