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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.95, 450.23 and 239.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.95, 450.23 and 239.45 is: 358.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.95 : 450.23 = 239.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.95/450.23 = 239.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.95x = 450.23 × 239.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.95x = 107,804.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,804.13/300.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.22

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