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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.85, 571.08 and 239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.85, 571.08 and 239.20 is: 330.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.85 : 571.08 = 239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.85/571.08 = 239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.85x = 571.08 × 239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.85x = 136,602.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,602.87/413.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.08

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