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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.33, 497.36 and 239.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.33, 497.36 and 239.51 is: 358.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.33 : 497.36 = 239.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.33/497.36 = 239.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.33x = 497.36 × 239.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.33x = 119,124.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,124.54/332.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.46

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