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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.70, 458.49 and 239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.70, 458.49 and 239.28 is: 329.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.70 : 458.49 = 239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.70/458.49 = 239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.70x = 458.49 × 239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.70x = 109,707.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,707.49/332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.75

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