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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.55, 559.67 and 239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.55, 559.67 and 239.90 is: 331.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.55 : 559.67 = 239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.55/559.67 = 239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.55x = 559.67 × 239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.55x = 134,265.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,265.03/405.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.07

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