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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.63, 572.10 and 239.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.63, 572.10 and 239.97 is: 331.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.63 : 572.10 = 239.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.63/572.10 = 239.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.63x = 572.10 × 239.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.63x = 137,288.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,288.08/414.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.11

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