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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.34, 748.46 and 239.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.34, 748.46 and 239.46 is: 358.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.34 : 748.46 = 239.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.34/748.46 = 239.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.34x = 748.46 × 239.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.34x = 179,226.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,226.23/499.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.93

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