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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.11, 558.84 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.11, 558.84 and 239.16 is: 329.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.11 : 558.84 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.11/558.84 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.11x = 558.84 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.11x = 133,652.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,652.17/405.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.92

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