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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.59, 495.77 and 239.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.59, 495.77 and 239.01 is: 358.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.59 : 495.77 = 239.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.59/495.77 = 239.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.59x = 495.77 × 239.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.59x = 118,492.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,492.79/330.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.43

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