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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.38, 449.76 and 239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.38, 449.76 and 239.36 is: 358.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.38 : 449.76 = 239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.38/449.76 = 239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.38x = 449.76 × 239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.38x = 107,654.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,654.55/300.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.39

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