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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.48, 496.62 and 239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.48, 496.62 and 239.96 is: 359.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.48 : 496.62 = 239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.48/496.62 = 239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.48x = 496.62 × 239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.48x = 119,168.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,168.94/331.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.51

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