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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.03, 558.71 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.03, 558.71 and 239.22 is: 329.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.03 : 558.71 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.03/558.71 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.03x = 558.71 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.03x = 133,654.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,654.61/405.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.99

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