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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.61, 531.92 and 239.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.61, 531.92 and 239.14 is: 358.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.61 : 531.92 = 239.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.61/531.92 = 239.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.61x = 531.92 × 239.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.61x = 127,203.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,203.35/354.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.71

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