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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.12, 445.26 and 239.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.12, 445.26 and 239.03 is: 358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.12 : 445.26 = 239.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.12/445.26 = 239.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.12x = 445.26 × 239.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.12x = 106,431.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,431.39/297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.20

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