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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.08, 455.96 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.08, 455.96 and 239.76 is: 359.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.08 : 455.96 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.08/455.96 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.08x = 455.96 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.08x = 109,320.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,320.97/304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.51

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