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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.53, 490.73 and 239.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.53, 490.73 and 239.34 is: 330.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.53 : 490.73 = 239.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.53/490.73 = 239.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.53x = 490.73 × 239.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.53x = 117,450.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,450.12/355.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.35

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