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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.79, 532.16 and 239.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.79, 532.16 and 239.98 is: 359.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.79 : 532.16 = 239.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.79/532.16 = 239.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.79x = 532.16 × 239.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.79x = 127,707.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,707.76/354.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.95

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