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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.22, 571.57 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.22, 571.57 and 239.58 is: 330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.22 : 571.57 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.22/571.57 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.22x = 571.57 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.22x = 136,936.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,936.74/414.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.59

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