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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.66, 458.87 and 239.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.66, 458.87 and 239.61 is: 330.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.66 : 458.87 = 239.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.66/458.87 = 239.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.66x = 458.87 × 239.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.66x = 109,947.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,947.78/332.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.51

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