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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.56, 445.66 and 239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.56, 445.66 and 239.68 is: 358.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.56 : 445.66 = 239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.56/445.66 = 239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.56x = 445.66 × 239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.56x = 106,815.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,815.79/297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.97

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