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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405, 559.04 and 239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405, 559.04 and 239.24 is: 330.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405 : 559.04 = 239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405/559.04 = 239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405x = 559.04 × 239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405x = 133,744.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,744.73/405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.23

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