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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.98, 459.13 and 239.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.98, 459.13 and 239.42 is: 330.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.98 : 459.13 = 239.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.98/459.13 = 239.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.98x = 459.13 × 239.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.98x = 109,924.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,924.90/332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.12

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