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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.05, 558.91 and 239.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.05, 558.91 and 239.21 is: 330.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.05 : 558.91 = 239.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.05/558.91 = 239.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.05x = 558.91 × 239.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.05x = 133,693.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,693.47/405.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.06

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