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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.34, 495.98 and 239.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.34, 495.98 and 239.49 is: 359.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.34 : 495.98 = 239.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.34/495.98 = 239.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.34x = 495.98 × 239.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.34x = 118,782.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,782.25/330.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.58

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