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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.80, 570.96 and 239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.80, 570.96 and 239.20 is: 330.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.80 : 570.96 = 239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.80/570.96 = 239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.80x = 570.96 × 239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.80x = 136,573.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,573.63/413.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.05

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