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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.67, 459.24 and 239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.67, 459.24 and 239.52 is: 330.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.67 : 459.24 = 239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.67/459.24 = 239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.67x = 459.24 × 239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.67x = 109,997.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,997.16/332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.65

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