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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.30, 541.03 and 239.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.30, 541.03 and 239.19 is: 358.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.30 : 541.03 = 239.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.30/541.03 = 239.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.30x = 541.03 × 239.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.30x = 129,408.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,408.97/361.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.18

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