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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.15, 531.69 and 239.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.15, 531.69 and 239.19 is: 358.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.15 : 531.69 = 239.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.15/531.69 = 239.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.15x = 531.69 × 239.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.15x = 127,174.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,174.93/355.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.09

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