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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.48, 441.30 and 239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.48, 441.30 and 239.40 is: 358.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.48 : 441.30 = 239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.48/441.30 = 239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.48x = 441.30 × 239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.48x = 105,647.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,647.22/294.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.76

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