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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.44, 532.26 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.44, 532.26 and 239.76 is: 359.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.44 : 532.26 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.44/532.26 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.44x = 532.26 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.44x = 127,614.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,614.66/355.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.03

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