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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.30, 547.06 and 239.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.30, 547.06 and 239.42 is: 359.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.30 : 547.06 = 239.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.30/547.06 = 239.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.30x = 547.06 × 239.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.30x = 130,978.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,978.68/364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.54

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