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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.21, 559.11 and 239.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.21, 559.11 and 239.43 is: 330.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.21 : 559.11 = 239.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.21/559.11 = 239.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.21x = 559.11 × 239.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.21x = 133,867.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,867.71/405.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.37

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