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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.23, 532.17 and 239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.23, 532.17 and 239.36 is: 358.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.23 : 532.17 = 239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.23/532.17 = 239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.23x = 532.17 × 239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.23x = 127,377.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,377.55/355.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.58

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