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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.52, 458.70 and 239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.52, 458.70 and 239.28 is: 330.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.52 : 458.70 = 239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.52/458.70 = 239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.52x = 458.70 × 239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.52x = 109,757.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,757.74/332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.08

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