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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.22, 559.04 and 239.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.22, 559.04 and 239.37 is: 330.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.22 : 559.04 = 239.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.22/559.04 = 239.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.22x = 559.04 × 239.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.22x = 133,817.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,817.40/405.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.23

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