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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.48, 532.51 and 239.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.48, 532.51 and 239.99 is: 359.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.48 : 532.51 = 239.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.48/532.51 = 239.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.48x = 532.51 × 239.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.48x = 127,793.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,793.81/355.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.50

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