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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.50, 559.46 and 239.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.50, 559.46 and 239.77 is: 330.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.50 : 559.46 = 239.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.50/559.46 = 239.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.50x = 559.46 × 239.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.50x = 134,137.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,137.73/405.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.80

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