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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.48, 445.84 and 239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.48, 445.84 and 239.84 is: 359.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.48 : 445.84 = 239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.48/445.84 = 239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.48x = 445.84 × 239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.48x = 106,930.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,930.27/297.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.45

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