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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.22, 571.68 and 239.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.22, 571.68 and 239.66 is: 330.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.22 : 571.68 = 239.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.22/571.68 = 239.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.22x = 571.68 × 239.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.22x = 137,008.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,008.83/414.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.76

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