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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.72, 451.20 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.72, 451.20 and 239.76 is: 359.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.72 : 451.20 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.72/451.20 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.72x = 451.20 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.72x = 108,179.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,179.71/300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.74

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