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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.05, 571.36 and 239.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.05, 571.36 and 239.38 is: 330.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.05 : 571.36 = 239.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.05/571.36 = 239.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.05x = 571.36 × 239.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.05x = 136,768.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,768.10/414.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.32

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