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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.32, 491.52 and 239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.32, 491.52 and 239.68 is: 330.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.32 : 491.52 = 239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.32/491.52 = 239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.32x = 491.52 × 239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.32x = 117,807.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,807.51/356.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.62

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