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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.24, 559.12 and 239.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.24, 559.12 and 239.38 is: 330.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.24 : 559.12 = 239.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.24/559.12 = 239.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.24x = 559.12 × 239.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.24x = 133,842.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,842.15/405.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.28

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