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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.46, 532.62 and 239.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.46, 532.62 and 239.49 is: 358.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.46 : 532.62 = 239.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.46/532.62 = 239.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.46x = 532.62 × 239.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.46x = 127,557.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,557.16/355.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.86

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