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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.02, 571.43 and 239.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.02, 571.43 and 239.38 is: 330.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.02 : 571.43 = 239.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.02/571.43 = 239.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.02x = 571.43 × 239.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.02x = 136,788.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,788.91/414.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.39

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