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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.16, 532.65 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.16, 532.65 and 239.54 is: 359.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.16 : 532.65 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.16/532.65 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.16x = 532.65 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.16x = 127,590.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,590.98/355.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.25

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