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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.86, 496.58 and 239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.86, 496.58 and 239.12 is: 358.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.86 : 496.58 = 239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.86/496.58 = 239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.86x = 496.58 × 239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.86x = 118,738.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,738.53/330.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.88

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