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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.48, 520.86 and 239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.48, 520.86 and 239.24 is: 358.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.48 : 520.86 = 239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.48/520.86 = 239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.48x = 520.86 × 239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.48x = 124,610.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,610.55/347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.61

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