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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.43, 450.15 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.43, 450.15 and 239.22 is: 359.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.43 : 450.15 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.43/450.15 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.43x = 450.15 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.43x = 107,684.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,684.88/299.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.63

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