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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.73, 455.93 and 239.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.73, 455.93 and 239.23 is: 357.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.73 : 455.93 = 239.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.73/455.93 = 239.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.73x = 455.93 × 239.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.73x = 109,072.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,072.13/304.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.93

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