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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.66, 531.90 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.66, 531.90 and 239.04 is: 358.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.66 : 531.90 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.66/531.90 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.66x = 531.90 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.66x = 127,145.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,145.38/354.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.50

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