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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.92, 541.66 and 239.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.92, 541.66 and 239.14 is: 358.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.92 : 541.66 = 239.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.92/541.66 = 239.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.92x = 541.66 × 239.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.92x = 129,532.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,532.57/360.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.90

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