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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.66, 495.90 and 239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.66, 495.90 and 239.40 is: 359.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.66 : 495.90 = 239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.66/495.90 = 239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.66x = 495.90 × 239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.66x = 118,718.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,718.46/330.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.03

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