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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.15, 571.43 and 239.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.15, 571.43 and 239.39 is: 330.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.15 : 571.43 = 239.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.15/571.43 = 239.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.15x = 571.43 × 239.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.15x = 136,796.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,796.65/414.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.31

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