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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.81, 502.11 and 239.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.81, 502.11 and 239.66 is: 330.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.81 : 502.11 = 239.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.81/502.11 = 239.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.81x = 502.11 × 239.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.81x = 120,335.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,335.68/363.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.77

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