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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.96, 482.62 and 239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.96, 482.62 and 239.24 is: 329.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.96 : 482.62 = 239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.96/482.62 = 239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.96x = 482.62 × 239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.96x = 115,462.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,462.01/349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.93

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