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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.32, 520.78 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.32, 520.78 and 239.16 is: 358.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.32 : 520.78 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.32/520.78 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.32x = 520.78 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.32x = 124,549.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,549.74/347.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.60

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