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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.67, 541.49 and 239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.67, 541.49 and 239.96 is: 359.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.67 : 541.49 = 239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.67/541.49 = 239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.67x = 541.49 × 239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.67x = 129,936.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,936.09/361.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.27

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