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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.10, 574.11 and 239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.10, 574.11 and 239.12 is: 329.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.10 : 574.11 = 239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.10/574.11 = 239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.10x = 574.11 × 239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.10x = 137,281.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,281.18/416.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.92

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