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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.29, 574.50 and 239.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.29, 574.50 and 239.31 is: 330.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.29 : 574.50 = 239.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.29/574.50 = 239.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.29x = 574.50 × 239.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.29x = 137,483.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,483.60/416.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.26

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