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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350, 482.94 and 239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350, 482.94 and 239.44 is: 330.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350 : 482.94 = 239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350/482.94 = 239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350x = 482.94 × 239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350x = 115,635.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,635.15/350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.39

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