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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.67, 458.43 and 239.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.67, 458.43 and 239.27 is: 329.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.67 : 458.43 = 239.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.67/458.43 = 239.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.67x = 458.43 × 239.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.67x = 109,687.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,687.94/332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.72

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