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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.12, 412.92 and 239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.12, 412.92 and 239.20 is: 330.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.12 : 412.92 = 239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.12/412.92 = 239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.12x = 412.92 × 239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.12x = 98,772.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,772.43/299.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.21

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