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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.54, 445.64 and 239.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.54, 445.64 and 239.61 is: 358.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.54 : 445.64 = 239.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.54/445.64 = 239.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.54x = 445.64 × 239.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.54x = 106,777.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,777.77/297.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.87

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