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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.20, 445.03 and 239.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.20, 445.03 and 239.11 is: 358.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.20 : 445.03 = 239.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.20/445.03 = 239.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.20x = 445.03 × 239.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.20x = 106,409.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,409.41/297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.04

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