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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.52, 505.92 and 239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.52, 505.92 and 239.84 is: 359.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.52 : 505.92 = 239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.52/505.92 = 239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.52x = 505.92 × 239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.52x = 121,339.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,339.85/337.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.50

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