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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.20, 571.74 and 239.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.20, 571.74 and 239.66 is: 330.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.20 : 571.74 = 239.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.20/571.74 = 239.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.20x = 571.74 × 239.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.20x = 137,023.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,023.21/414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.81

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