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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.06, 551.01 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.06, 551.01 and 239.54 is: 358.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.06 : 551.01 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.06/551.01 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.06x = 551.01 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.06x = 131,988.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,988.94/368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.61

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