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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.96, 482.78 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.96, 482.78 and 239.54 is: 330.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.96 : 482.78 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.96/482.78 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.96x = 482.78 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.96x = 115,645.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,645.12/349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.45

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