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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.24, 574.38 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.24, 574.38 and 239.16 is: 330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.24 : 574.38 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.24/574.38 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.24x = 574.38 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.24x = 137,368.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,368.72/416.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.02

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