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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.48, 501.54 and 239.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.48, 501.54 and 239.38 is: 330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.48 : 501.54 = 239.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.48/501.54 = 239.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.48x = 501.54 × 239.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.48x = 120,058.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,058.65/363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.30

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