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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.54, 458.60 and 239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.54, 458.60 and 239.90 is: 330.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.54 : 458.60 = 239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.54/458.60 = 239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.54x = 458.60 × 239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.54x = 110,018.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,018.14/332.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.84

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