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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.89, 482.07 and 239.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.89, 482.07 and 239.17 is: 329.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.89 : 482.07 = 239.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.89/482.07 = 239.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.89x = 482.07 × 239.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.89x = 115,295.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,295.93/349.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.52

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