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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.35, 494.84 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.35, 494.84 and 239.22 is: 358.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.35 : 494.84 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.35/494.84 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.35x = 494.84 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.35x = 118,374.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,374.43/330.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.34

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