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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.76, 451.20 and 239.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.76, 451.20 and 239.74 is: 359.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.76 : 451.20 = 239.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.76/451.20 = 239.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.76x = 451.20 × 239.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.76x = 108,170.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,170.69/300.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.66

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