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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.04, 450.06 and 239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.04, 450.06 and 239.92 is: 359.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.04 : 450.06 = 239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.04/450.06 = 239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.04x = 450.06 × 239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.04x = 107,978.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,978.40/300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.88

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