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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.68, 450.53 and 239.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.68, 450.53 and 239.47 is: 360.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.68 : 450.53 = 239.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.68/450.53 = 239.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.68x = 450.53 × 239.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.68x = 107,884.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,884.97/299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.01

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