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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.74, 494.78 and 239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.74, 494.78 and 239.18 is: 358.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.74 : 494.78 = 239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.74/494.78 = 239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.74x = 494.78 × 239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.74x = 118,342.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,342.65/329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.90

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