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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.47, 541.17 and 239.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.47, 541.17 and 239.49 is: 358.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.47 : 541.17 = 239.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.47/541.17 = 239.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.47x = 541.17 × 239.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.47x = 129,604.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,604.80/361.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.55

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