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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.75, 491.07 and 239.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.75, 491.07 and 239.65 is: 330.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.75 : 491.07 = 239.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.75/491.07 = 239.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.75x = 491.07 × 239.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.75x = 117,684.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,684.93/355.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.81

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