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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.36, 479.42 and 239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.36, 479.42 and 239 is: 357.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.36 : 479.42 = 239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.36/479.42 = 239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.36x = 479.42 × 239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.36x = 114,581.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,581.38/320.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.66

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