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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.93, 533.34 and 239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.93, 533.34 and 239.92 is: 359.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.93 : 533.34 = 239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.93/533.34 = 239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.93x = 533.34 × 239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.93x = 127,957.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,957.60/355.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.50

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