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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.86, 490.77 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.86, 490.77 and 239.58 is: 330.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.86 : 490.77 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.86/490.77 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.86x = 490.77 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.86x = 117,578.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,578.68/355.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.41

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