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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.58, 492.18 and 339.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.58, 492.18 and 339.15 is: 468.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.58 : 492.18 = 339.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.58/492.18 = 339.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.58x = 492.18 × 339.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.58x = 166,922.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,922.85/356.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.12

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