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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.88, 407.16 and 239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.88, 407.16 and 239.44 is: 330.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.88 : 407.16 = 239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.88/407.16 = 239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.88x = 407.16 × 239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.88x = 97,490.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,490.39/294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.61

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