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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.59, 484.81 and 239.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.59, 484.81 and 239.63 is: 330.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.59 : 484.81 = 239.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.59/484.81 = 239.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.59x = 484.81 × 239.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.59x = 116,172.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,172.00/351.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.42

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