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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.84, 504 and 239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.84, 504 and 239.36 is: 359.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.84 : 504 = 239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.84/504 = 239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.84x = 504 × 239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.84x = 120,637.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,637.44/335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.21

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