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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.16, 554.68 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.16, 554.68 and 239.76 is: 359.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.16 : 554.68 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.16/554.68 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.16x = 554.68 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.16x = 132,990.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,990.08/370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.28

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