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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.17, 495.32 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.17, 495.32 and 239.54 is: 359.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.17 : 495.32 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.17/495.32 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.17x = 495.32 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.17x = 118,645.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,645.28/330.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.35

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