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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.30, 559.39 and 239.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.30, 559.39 and 239.66 is: 330.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.30 : 559.39 = 239.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.30/559.39 = 239.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.30x = 559.39 × 239.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.30x = 134,060.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,060.61/405.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.77

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