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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.50, 459.12 and 239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.50, 459.12 and 239.44 is: 330.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.50 : 459.12 = 239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.50/459.12 = 239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.50x = 459.12 × 239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.50x = 109,931.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,931.69/332.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.62

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