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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.47, 571.94 and 239.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.47, 571.94 and 239.83 is: 330.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.47 : 571.94 = 239.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.47/571.94 = 239.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.47x = 571.94 × 239.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.47x = 137,166.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,166.64/414.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.94

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