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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.22, 524.44 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.22, 524.44 and 239.88 is: 360.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.22 : 524.44 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.22/524.44 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.22x = 524.44 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.22x = 125,802.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,802.67/349.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.24

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