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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.50, 572.01 and 239.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.50, 572.01 and 239.86 is: 331.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.50 : 572.01 = 239.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.50/572.01 = 239.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.50x = 572.01 × 239.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.50x = 137,199.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,199.46/414.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.00

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