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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.89, 495.93 and 239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.89, 495.93 and 239.90 is: 359.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.89 : 495.93 = 239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.89/495.93 = 239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.89x = 495.93 × 239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.89x = 118,973.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,973.61/330.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.56

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