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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.62, 501.66 and 239.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.62, 501.66 and 239.34 is: 330.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.62 : 501.66 = 239.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.62/501.66 = 239.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.62x = 501.66 × 239.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.62x = 120,067.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,067.30/363.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.20

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