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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.30, 330.07 and 231.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.30, 330.07 and 231.26 is: 318.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.30 : 330.07 = 231.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.30/330.07 = 231.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.30x = 330.07 × 231.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.30x = 76,332.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,332.28/239.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.98

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