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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.56, 447.20 and 238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.56, 447.20 and 238.72 is: 356.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.56 : 447.20 = 238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.56/447.20 = 238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.56x = 447.20 × 238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.56x = 106,755.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,755.58/299.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.37

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