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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.40, 571.98 and 239.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.40, 571.98 and 239.80 is: 330.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.40 : 571.98 = 239.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.40/571.98 = 239.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.40x = 571.98 × 239.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.40x = 137,160.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,160.80/414.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.99

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