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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.55, 445.41 and 239.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.55, 445.41 and 239.23 is: 358.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.55 : 445.41 = 239.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.55/445.41 = 239.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.55x = 445.41 × 239.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.55x = 106,555.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,555.43/297.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.11

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