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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.36, 450.88 and 239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.36, 450.88 and 239.84 is: 358.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.36 : 450.88 = 239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.36/450.88 = 239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.36x = 450.88 × 239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.36x = 108,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,139.06/301.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.84

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