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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.14, 559.07 and 239.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.14, 559.07 and 239.37 is: 330.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.14 : 559.07 = 239.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.14/559.07 = 239.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.14x = 559.07 × 239.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.14x = 133,825.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,825.18/405.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.32

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