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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.10, 449.38 and 239.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.10, 449.38 and 239.32 is: 358.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.10 : 449.38 = 239.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.10/449.38 = 239.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.10x = 449.38 × 239.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.10x = 107,546.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,546.22/300.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.37

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