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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.48, 574.80 and 239.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.48, 574.80 and 239.49 is: 330.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.48 : 574.80 = 239.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.48/574.80 = 239.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.48x = 574.80 × 239.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.48x = 137,657.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,657.65/416.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.53

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