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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.57, 493.15 and 239.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.57, 493.15 and 239.57 is: 330.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.57 : 493.15 = 239.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.57/493.15 = 239.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.57x = 493.15 × 239.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.57x = 118,143.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,143.95/357.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.41

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