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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.58, 521.10 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.58, 521.10 and 239.58 is: 359.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.58 : 521.10 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.58/521.10 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.58x = 521.10 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.58x = 124,845.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,845.14/347.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.18

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