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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.49, 450.73 and 239.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.49, 450.73 and 239.74 is: 359.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.49 : 450.73 = 239.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.49/450.73 = 239.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.49x = 450.73 × 239.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.49x = 108,057.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,057.18/300.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.61

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