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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.38, 495.23 and 239.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.38, 495.23 and 239.51 is: 359.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.38 : 495.23 = 239.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.38/495.23 = 239.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.38x = 495.23 × 239.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.38x = 118,608.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,608.86/330.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.00

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