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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.58, 458.61 and 239.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.58, 458.61 and 239.63 is: 330.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.58 : 458.61 = 239.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.58/458.61 = 239.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.58x = 458.61 × 239.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.58x = 109,894.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,894.42/332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.43

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