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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.30, 458.10 and 239.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.30, 458.10 and 239.01 is: 329.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.30 : 458.10 = 239.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.30/458.10 = 239.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.30x = 458.10 × 239.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.30x = 109,492.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,492.20/332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.50

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