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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.85, 492.66 and 239.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.85, 492.66 and 239.00 is: 329.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.85 : 492.66 = 239.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.85/492.66 = 239.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.85x = 492.66 × 239.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.85x = 117,743.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,743.28/356.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.95

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