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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.87, 575.28 and 239.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.87, 575.28 and 239.81 is: 330.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.87 : 575.28 = 239.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.87/575.28 = 239.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.87x = 575.28 × 239.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.87x = 137,955.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,955.02/416.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.93

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