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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.67, 532.10 and 239.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.67, 532.10 and 239.57 is: 358.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.67 : 532.10 = 239.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.67/532.10 = 239.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.67x = 532.10 × 239.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.67x = 127,471.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,471.34/355.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.40

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