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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.51, 572.11 and 239.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.51, 572.11 and 239.87 is: 331.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.51 : 572.11 = 239.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.51/572.11 = 239.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.51x = 572.11 × 239.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.51x = 137,232.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,232.03/414.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.07

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