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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.92, 494.10 and 239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.92, 494.10 and 239.96 is: 331.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.92 : 494.10 = 239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.92/494.10 = 239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.92x = 494.10 × 239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.92x = 118,565.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,565.47/357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.26

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