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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.96, 446.43 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.96, 446.43 and 239.58 is: 360.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.96 : 446.43 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.96/446.43 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.96x = 446.43 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.96x = 106,958.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,958.27/296.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.18

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