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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.46, 571.93 and 239.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.46, 571.93 and 239.82 is: 330.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.46 : 571.93 = 239.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.46/571.93 = 239.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.46x = 571.93 × 239.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.46x = 137,160.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,160.25/414.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.94

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