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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.29, 1,099.90 and 239.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.29, 1,099.90 and 239.66 is: 359.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.29 : 1,099.90 = 239.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.29/1,099.90 = 239.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.29x = 1,099.90 × 239.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.29x = 263,600.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,600.84/733.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.48

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