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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.86, 490.92 and 239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.86, 490.92 and 239.52 is: 330.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.86 : 490.92 = 239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.86/490.92 = 239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.86x = 490.92 × 239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.86x = 117,585.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,585.16/355.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.43

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