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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.81, 494.87 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.81, 494.87 and 239.22 is: 358.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.81 : 494.87 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.81/494.87 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.81x = 494.87 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.81x = 118,382.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,382.80/329.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.94

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