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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.40, 571.84 and 239.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.40, 571.84 and 239.72 is: 330.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.40 : 571.84 = 239.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.40/571.84 = 239.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.40x = 571.84 × 239.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.40x = 137,081.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,081.48/414.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.80

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