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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.51, 502.21 and 239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.51, 502.21 and 239.12 is: 330.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.51 : 502.21 = 239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.51/502.21 = 239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.51x = 502.21 × 239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.51x = 120,088.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,088.46/363.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.36

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