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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.16, 458.97 and 239.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.16, 458.97 and 239.21 is: 330.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.16 : 458.97 = 239.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.16/458.97 = 239.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.16x = 458.97 × 239.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.16x = 109,790.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,790.21/332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.53

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