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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.77, 482.77 and 239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.77, 482.77 and 239.20 is: 330.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.77 : 482.77 = 239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.77/482.77 = 239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.77x = 482.77 × 239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.77x = 115,477.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,477.99/349.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.16

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