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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.21, 574.36 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.21, 574.36 and 239.16 is: 330.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.21 : 574.36 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.21/574.36 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.21x = 574.36 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.21x = 137,363.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,363.34/416.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.04

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