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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.52, 456.36 and 239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.52, 456.36 and 239.60 is: 359.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.52 : 456.36 = 239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.52/456.36 = 239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.52x = 456.36 × 239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.52x = 109,343.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,343.86/304.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.07

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