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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.81, 501.98 and 239.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.81, 501.98 and 239.49 is: 330.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.81 : 501.98 = 239.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.81/501.98 = 239.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.81x = 501.98 × 239.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.81x = 120,217.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,217.99/363.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.44

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