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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.84, 491.04 and 239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.84, 491.04 and 239.44 is: 330.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.84 : 491.04 = 239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.84/491.04 = 239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.84x = 491.04 × 239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.84x = 117,574.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,574.62/355.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.41

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