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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.09, 445.71 and 239.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.09, 445.71 and 239.83 is: 359.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.09 : 445.71 = 239.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.09/445.71 = 239.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.09x = 445.71 × 239.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.09x = 106,896.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,896.92/297.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.81

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