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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405, 558.92 and 239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405, 558.92 and 239.28 is: 330.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405 : 558.92 = 239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405/558.92 = 239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405x = 558.92 × 239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405x = 133,738.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,738.38/405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.22

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