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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.18, 459.45 and 239.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.18, 459.45 and 239.94 is: 330.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.18 : 459.45 = 239.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.18/459.45 = 239.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.18x = 459.45 × 239.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.18x = 110,240.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,240.43/333.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.87

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