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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.25, 574.52 and 239.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.25, 574.52 and 239.27 is: 330.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.25 : 574.52 = 239.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.25/574.52 = 239.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.25x = 574.52 × 239.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.25x = 137,461.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,461.33/416.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.24

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