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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.07, 406.89 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.07, 406.89 and 239.58 is: 330.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.07 : 406.89 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.07/406.89 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.07x = 406.89 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.07x = 97,482.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,482.71/295.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.38

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