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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.38, 571.95 and 239.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.38, 571.95 and 239.82 is: 331.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.38 : 571.95 = 239.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.38/571.95 = 239.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.38x = 571.95 × 239.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.38x = 137,165.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,165.05/414.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.01

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