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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.65, 490.23 and 239.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.65, 490.23 and 239.01 is: 329.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.65 : 490.23 = 239.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.65/490.23 = 239.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.65x = 490.23 × 239.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.65x = 117,169.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,169.87/355.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.45

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