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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.28, 554.16 and 239.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.28, 554.16 and 239.34 is: 359.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.28 : 554.16 = 239.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.28/554.16 = 239.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.28x = 554.16 × 239.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.28x = 132,629.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,629.88/369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.16

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