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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.57, 490.76 and 239.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.57, 490.76 and 239.06 is: 329.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.57 : 490.76 = 239.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.57/490.76 = 239.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.57x = 490.76 × 239.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.57x = 117,322.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,322.01/355.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.96

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