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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.14, 502.17 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.14, 502.17 and 239.58 is: 330.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.14 : 502.17 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.14/502.17 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.14x = 502.17 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.14x = 120,309.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,309.89/364.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.39

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