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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.52, 482.76 and 239.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.52, 482.76 and 239.49 is: 330.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.52 : 482.76 = 239.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.52/482.76 = 239.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.52x = 482.76 × 239.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.52x = 115,616.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,616.19/349.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.79

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