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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.63, 533.90 and 239.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.63, 533.90 and 239.25 is: 359.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.63 : 533.90 = 239.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.63/533.90 = 239.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.63x = 533.90 × 239.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.63x = 127,732.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,732.32/355.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.17

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