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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.10, 571.38 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.10, 571.38 and 239.50 is: 330.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.10 : 571.38 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.10/571.38 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.10x = 571.38 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.10x = 136,845.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,845.51/414.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.46

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