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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.22, 502.14 and 239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.22, 502.14 and 239.84 is: 330.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.22 : 502.14 = 239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.22/502.14 = 239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.22x = 502.14 × 239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.22x = 120,433.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,433.26/364.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.66

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