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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.84, 575.34 and 239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.84, 575.34 and 239.90 is: 331.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.84 : 575.34 = 239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.84/575.34 = 239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.84x = 575.34 × 239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.84x = 138,021.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,021.19/416.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.12

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