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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.75, 491.34 and 239.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.75, 491.34 and 239.11 is: 330.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.75 : 491.34 = 239.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.75/491.34 = 239.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.75x = 491.34 × 239.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.75x = 117,484.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,484.31/355.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.24

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