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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.52, 492.14 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.52, 492.14 and 239.88 is: 331.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.52 : 492.14 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.52/492.14 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.52x = 492.14 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.52x = 118,054.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,054.54/356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.13

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