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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.95, 406.68 and 239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.95, 406.68 and 239.60 is: 330.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.95 : 406.68 = 239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.95/406.68 = 239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.95x = 406.68 × 239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.95x = 97,440.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,440.53/294.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.36

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