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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.76, 439.92 and 239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.76, 439.92 and 239.52 is: 358.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.76 : 439.92 = 239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.76/439.92 = 239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.76x = 439.92 × 239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.76x = 105,369.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,369.64/293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.69

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