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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.20, 523.53 and 239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.20, 523.53 and 239.40 is: 358.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.20 : 523.53 = 239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.20/523.53 = 239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.20x = 523.53 × 239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.20x = 125,333.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,333.08/349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.91

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