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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.91, 575.18 and 239.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.91, 575.18 and 239.82 is: 330.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.91 : 575.18 = 239.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.91/575.18 = 239.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.91x = 575.18 × 239.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.91x = 137,937.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,937.21/416.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.85

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