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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.55, 559.70 and 239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.55, 559.70 and 239.68 is: 330.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.55 : 559.70 = 239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.55/559.70 = 239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.55x = 559.70 × 239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.55x = 134,148.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,148.90/405.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.78

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