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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.53, 482.00 and 239.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.53, 482.00 and 239.01 is: 329.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.53 : 482.00 = 239.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.53/482.00 = 239.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.53x = 482.00 × 239.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.53x = 115,201.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,201.62/349.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.59

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