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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.49, 411.84 and 239.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.49, 411.84 and 239.73 is: 329.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.49 : 411.84 = 239.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.49/411.84 = 239.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.49x = 411.84 × 239.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.49x = 98,728.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,728.86/299.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.66

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