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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.89, 575.24 and 239.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.89, 575.24 and 239.86 is: 330.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.89 : 575.24 = 239.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.89/575.24 = 239.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.89x = 575.24 × 239.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.89x = 137,977.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,977.07/416.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.97

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