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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.26, 491.50 and 239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.26, 491.50 and 239.90 is: 330.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.26 : 491.50 = 239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.26/491.50 = 239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.26x = 491.50 × 239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.26x = 117,910.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,910.85/356.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.97

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