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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.90, 553.36 and 239.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.90, 553.36 and 239.10 is: 358.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.90 : 553.36 = 239.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.90/553.36 = 239.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.90x = 553.36 × 239.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.90x = 132,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,308.38/368.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.66

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