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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.26, 403.29 and 239.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.26, 403.29 and 239.43 is: 330.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.26 : 403.29 = 239.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.26/403.29 = 239.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.26x = 403.29 × 239.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.26x = 96,559.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,559.72/292.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.39

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