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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.10, 571.33 and 239.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.10, 571.33 and 239.38 is: 330.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.10 : 571.33 = 239.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.10/571.33 = 239.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.10x = 571.33 × 239.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.10x = 136,764.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,764.98/414.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.27

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