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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.13, 552.66 and 239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.13, 552.66 and 239.28 is: 358.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.13 : 552.66 = 239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.13/552.66 = 239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.13x = 552.66 × 239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.13x = 132,237.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,237.72/369.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.25

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