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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.08, 571.40 and 239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.08, 571.40 and 239.40 is: 330.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.08 : 571.40 = 239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.08/571.40 = 239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.08x = 571.40 × 239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.08x = 136,793.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,793.16/414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.35

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