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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.27, 495.72 and 239.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.27, 495.72 and 239.46 is: 359.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.27 : 495.72 = 239.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.27/495.72 = 239.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.27x = 495.72 × 239.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.27x = 118,705.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,705.11/330.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.42

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