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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.69, 447.83 and 239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.69, 447.83 and 239.96 is: 359.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.69 : 447.83 = 239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.69/447.83 = 239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.69x = 447.83 × 239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.69x = 107,462.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,462.11/298.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.78

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