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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.67, 541.08 and 239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.67, 541.08 and 239.36 is: 358.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.67 : 541.08 = 239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.67/541.08 = 239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.67x = 541.08 × 239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.67x = 129,510.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,510.20/361.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.09

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