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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.75, 459.33 and 239.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.75, 459.33 and 239.51 is: 330.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.75 : 459.33 = 239.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.75/459.33 = 239.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.75x = 459.33 × 239.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.75x = 110,014.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,014.13/332.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.62

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