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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.97, 482.55 and 239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.97, 482.55 and 239.24 is: 329.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.97 : 482.55 = 239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.97/482.55 = 239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.97x = 482.55 × 239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.97x = 115,442.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,442.85/349.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.87

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