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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414, 571.46 and 239.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414, 571.46 and 239.31 is: 330.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414 : 571.46 = 239.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414/571.46 = 239.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414x = 571.46 × 239.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414x = 136,754.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,754.90/414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.33

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