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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.26, 502.49 and 239.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.26, 502.49 and 239.93 is: 330.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.26 : 502.49 = 239.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.26/502.49 = 239.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.26x = 502.49 × 239.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.26x = 120,562.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,562.43/364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.98

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