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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.51, 481.94 and 239.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.51, 481.94 and 239.05 is: 329.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.51 : 481.94 = 239.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.51/481.94 = 239.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.51x = 481.94 × 239.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.51x = 115,207.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,207.76/349.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.63

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