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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.72, 490.98 and 239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.72, 490.98 and 239.40 is: 330.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.72 : 490.98 = 239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.72/490.98 = 239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.72x = 490.98 × 239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.72x = 117,540.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,540.61/355.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.43

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