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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.51, 456.25 and 239.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.51, 456.25 and 239.93 is: 359.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.51 : 456.25 = 239.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.51/456.25 = 239.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.51x = 456.25 × 239.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.51x = 109,468.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,468.06/304.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.49

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