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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.88, 558.69 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.88, 558.69 and 239.16 is: 330.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.88 : 558.69 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.88/558.69 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.88x = 558.69 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.88x = 133,616.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,616.30/404.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.01

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