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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.61, 559.68 and 239.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.61, 559.68 and 239.80 is: 330.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.61 : 559.68 = 239.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.61/559.68 = 239.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.61x = 559.68 × 239.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.61x = 134,211.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,211.26/405.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.89

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