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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.38, 574.61 and 239.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.38, 574.61 and 239.30 is: 330.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.38 : 574.61 = 239.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.38/574.61 = 239.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.38x = 574.61 × 239.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.38x = 137,504.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,504.17/416.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.24

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