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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.24, 571.62 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.24, 571.62 and 239.58 is: 330.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.24 : 571.62 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.24/571.62 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.24x = 571.62 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.24x = 136,948.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,948.72/414.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.60

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