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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.06, 559.07 and 239.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.06, 559.07 and 239.27 is: 330.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.06 : 559.07 = 239.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.06/559.07 = 239.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.06x = 559.07 × 239.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.06x = 133,764.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,764.69/405.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.23

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