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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.41, 482.55 and 239.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.41, 482.55 and 239.17 is: 330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.41 : 482.55 = 239.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.41/482.55 = 239.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.41x = 482.55 × 239.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.41x = 115,411.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,411.48/349.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.30

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