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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.05, 445.41 and 239.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.05, 445.41 and 239.67 is: 359.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.05 : 445.41 = 239.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.05/445.41 = 239.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.05x = 445.41 × 239.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.05x = 106,751.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,751.41/297.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.38

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