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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.56, 399.90 and 239.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.56, 399.90 and 239.94 is: 331.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.56 : 399.90 = 239.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.56/399.90 = 239.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.56x = 399.90 × 239.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.56x = 95,952.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,952.01/289.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.37

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