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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.82, 532.02 and 239.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.82, 532.02 and 239.26 is: 358.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.82 : 532.02 = 239.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.82/532.02 = 239.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.82x = 532.02 × 239.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.82x = 127,291.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,291.11/354.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.75

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