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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.67, 533.25 and 239.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.67, 533.25 and 239.82 is: 359.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.67 : 533.25 = 239.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.67/533.25 = 239.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.67x = 533.25 × 239.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.67x = 127,885.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,885.12/355.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.56

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