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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.20, 571.48 and 239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.20, 571.48 and 239.52 is: 330.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.20 : 571.48 = 239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.20/571.48 = 239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.20x = 571.48 × 239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.20x = 136,880.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,880.89/414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.47

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