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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.06, 439.74 and 239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.06, 439.74 and 239.52 is: 358.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.06 : 439.74 = 239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.06/439.74 = 239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.06x = 439.74 × 239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.06x = 105,326.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,326.52/294.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.18

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