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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.17, 559.10 and 239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.17, 559.10 and 239.36 is: 330.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.17 : 559.10 = 239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.17/559.10 = 239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.17x = 559.10 × 239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.17x = 133,822.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,822.18/405.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.29

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