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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.54, 445.40 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.54, 445.40 and 239.22 is: 358.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.54 : 445.40 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.54/445.40 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.54x = 445.40 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.54x = 106,548.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,548.59/297.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.10

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