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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.18, 571.50 and 239.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.18, 571.50 and 239.55 is: 330.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.18 : 571.50 = 239.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.18/571.50 = 239.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.18x = 571.50 × 239.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.18x = 136,902.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,902.83/414.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.54

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