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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.73, 490.11 and 239.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.73, 490.11 and 239.09 is: 329.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.73 : 490.11 = 239.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.73/490.11 = 239.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.73x = 490.11 × 239.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.73x = 117,177.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,177.95/355.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.41

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