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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.25, 571.67 and 239.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.25, 571.67 and 239.61 is: 330.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.25 : 571.67 = 239.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.25/571.67 = 239.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.25x = 571.67 × 239.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.25x = 136,977.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,977.85/414.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.66

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