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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.96, 510.54 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.96, 510.54 and 239.22 is: 330.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.96 : 510.54 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.96/510.54 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.96x = 510.54 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.96x = 122,131.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,131.38/369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.12

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