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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.06, 576.74 and 238.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.06, 576.74 and 238.51 is: 329.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.06 : 576.74 = 238.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.06/576.74 = 238.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.06x = 576.74 × 238.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.06x = 137,554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,554.18/418.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.03

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