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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.71, 490.77 and 239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.71, 490.77 and 239.28 is: 330.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.71 : 490.77 = 239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.71/490.77 = 239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.71x = 490.77 × 239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.71x = 117,431.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,431.45/355.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.13

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