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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.09, 558.96 and 239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.09, 558.96 and 239.36 is: 330.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.09 : 558.96 = 239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.09/558.96 = 239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.09x = 558.96 × 239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.09x = 133,789.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,789.87/405.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.27

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