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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.44, 571.86 and 239.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.44, 571.86 and 239.75 is: 330.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.44 : 571.86 = 239.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.44/571.86 = 239.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.44x = 571.86 × 239.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.44x = 137,103.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,103.44/414.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.82

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