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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.36, 497.33 and 239.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.36, 497.33 and 239.62 is: 359.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.36 : 497.33 = 239.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.36/497.33 = 239.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.36x = 497.33 × 239.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.36x = 119,166.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,166.53/331.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.63

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