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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.21, 522.78 and 239.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.21, 522.78 and 239.25 is: 329.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.21 : 522.78 = 239.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.21/522.78 = 239.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.21x = 522.78 × 239.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.21x = 125,076.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,076.85/379.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.84

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