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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.61, 445.81 and 239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.61, 445.81 and 239.52 is: 358.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.61 : 445.81 = 239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.61/445.81 = 239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.61x = 445.81 × 239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.61x = 106,780.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,780.41/297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.79

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