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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.33, 559.40 and 239.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.33, 559.40 and 239.51 is: 330.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.33 : 559.40 = 239.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.33/559.40 = 239.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.33x = 559.40 × 239.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.33x = 133,981.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,981.89/405.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.55

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