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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.78, 496.48 and 239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.78, 496.48 and 239.96 is: 360.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.78 : 496.48 = 239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.78/496.48 = 239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.78x = 496.48 × 239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.78x = 119,135.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,135.34/330.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.16

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