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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.44, 501.40 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.44, 501.40 and 239.16 is: 329.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.44 : 501.40 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.44/501.40 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.44x = 501.40 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.44x = 119,911.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,911.72/363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.94

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