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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.40, 440.80 and 239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.40, 440.80 and 239.52 is: 358.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.40 : 440.80 = 239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.40/440.80 = 239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.40x = 440.80 × 239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.40x = 105,580.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,580.42/294.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.63

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