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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.21, 535.50 and 239.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.21, 535.50 and 239.85 is: 359.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.21 : 535.50 = 239.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.21/535.50 = 239.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.21x = 535.50 × 239.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.21x = 128,439.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,439.68/357.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.56

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