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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.75, 448.38 and 239.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.75, 448.38 and 239.00 is: 357.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.75 : 448.38 = 239.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.75/448.38 = 239.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.75x = 448.38 × 239.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.75x = 107,160.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,160.58/299.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.51

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