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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.21, 531.23 and 239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.21, 531.23 and 239.36 is: 358.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.21 : 531.23 = 239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.21/531.23 = 239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.21x = 531.23 × 239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.21x = 127,155.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,155.21/354.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.98

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