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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.74, 575.16 and 239.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.74, 575.16 and 239.71 is: 330.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.74 : 575.16 = 239.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.74/575.16 = 239.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.74x = 575.16 × 239.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.74x = 137,871.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,871.60/416.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.83

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