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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.10, 502.28 and 239.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.10, 502.28 and 239.82 is: 330.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.10 : 502.28 = 239.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.10/502.28 = 239.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.10x = 502.28 × 239.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.10x = 120,456.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,456.79/364.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.83

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