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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.78, 532.32 and 239.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.78, 532.32 and 239.66 is: 359.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.78 : 532.32 = 239.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.78/532.32 = 239.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.78x = 532.32 × 239.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.78x = 127,575.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,575.60/354.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.59

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