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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.88, 449.42 and 239.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.88, 449.42 and 239.83 is: 358.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.88 : 449.42 = 239.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.88/449.42 = 239.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.88x = 449.42 × 239.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.88x = 107,782.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,782.08/300.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.22

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