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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.32, 459.47 and 239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.32, 459.47 and 239.90 is: 330.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.32 : 459.47 = 239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.32/459.47 = 239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.32x = 459.47 × 239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.32x = 110,225.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,225.16/333.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.69

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