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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.48, 482.46 and 239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.48, 482.46 and 239 is: 329.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.48 : 482.46 = 239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.48/482.46 = 239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.48x = 482.46 × 239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.48x = 115,307.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,307.94/349.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.94

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