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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.59, 488.46 and 239.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.59, 488.46 and 239.94 is: 359.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.59 : 488.46 = 239.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.59/488.46 = 239.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.59x = 488.46 × 239.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.59x = 117,201.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,201.99/325.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.97

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