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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.19, 509.02 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.19, 509.02 and 238.92 is: 358.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.19 : 509.02 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.19/509.02 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.19x = 509.02 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.19x = 121,612.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,612.55/339.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.54

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