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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.16, 561.96 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.16, 561.96 and 239.22 is: 330.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.16 : 561.96 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.16/561.96 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.16x = 561.96 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.16x = 134,432.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,432.07/407.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.17

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