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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.68, 530.68 and 239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.68, 530.68 and 239.40 is: 358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.68 : 530.68 = 239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.68/530.68 = 239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.68x = 530.68 × 239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.68x = 127,044.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,044.79/354.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.20

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