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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.03, 574.10 and 238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.03, 574.10 and 238.86 is: 329.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.03 : 574.10 = 238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.03/574.10 = 238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.03x = 574.10 × 238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.03x = 137,130.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,130.48/416.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.62

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