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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.92, 449.46 and 239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.92, 449.46 and 239.24 is: 358.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.92 : 449.46 = 239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.92/449.46 = 239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.92x = 449.46 × 239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.92x = 107,528.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,528.81/299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.52

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