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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.76, 490.74 and 239.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.76, 490.74 and 239.48 is: 330.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.76 : 490.74 = 239.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.76/490.74 = 239.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.76x = 490.74 × 239.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.76x = 117,522.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,522.42/355.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.34

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