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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.02, 571.38 and 239.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.02, 571.38 and 239.42 is: 330.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.02 : 571.38 = 239.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.02/571.38 = 239.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.02x = 571.38 × 239.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.02x = 136,799.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,799.80/414.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.42

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