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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.67, 451.37 and 239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.67, 451.37 and 239.96 is: 359.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.67 : 451.37 = 239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.67/451.37 = 239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.67x = 451.37 × 239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.67x = 108,312.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,312.47/301.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.04

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