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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.44, 748.90 and 239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.44, 748.90 and 239.20 is: 358.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.44 : 748.90 = 239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.44/748.90 = 239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.44x = 748.90 × 239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.44x = 179,138.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,138.17/499.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.68

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