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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.06, 457.92 and 239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.06, 457.92 and 239.40 is: 330.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.06 : 457.92 = 239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.06/457.92 = 239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.06x = 457.92 × 239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.06x = 109,626.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,626.05/332.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.14

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