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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.63, 572.12 and 239.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.63, 572.12 and 239.94 is: 331.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.63 : 572.12 = 239.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.63/572.12 = 239.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.63x = 572.12 × 239.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.63x = 137,274.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,274.47/414.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.08

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