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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.65, 513.14 and 239.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.65, 513.14 and 239.79 is: 360.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.65 : 513.14 = 239.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.65/513.14 = 239.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.65x = 513.14 × 239.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.65x = 123,046.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,046.57/341.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.15

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