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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.71, 406.62 and 239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.71, 406.62 and 239.36 is: 330.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.71 : 406.62 = 239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.71/406.62 = 239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.71x = 406.62 × 239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.71x = 97,326.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,326.53/294.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.25

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