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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.52, 496.66 and 239.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.52, 496.66 and 239.99 is: 359.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.52 : 496.66 = 239.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.52/496.66 = 239.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.52x = 496.66 × 239.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.52x = 119,193.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,193.43/331.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.54

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