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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.94, 491.01 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.94, 491.01 and 239.54 is: 330.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.94 : 491.01 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.94/491.01 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.94x = 491.01 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.94x = 117,616.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,616.54/355.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.44

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