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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.61, 463.29 and 239.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.61, 463.29 and 239.85 is: 331.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.61 : 463.29 = 239.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.61/463.29 = 239.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.61x = 463.29 × 239.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.61x = 111,120.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,120.11/335.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.10

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