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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.13, 406.92 and 239.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.13, 406.92 and 239.72 is: 330.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.13 : 406.92 = 239.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.13/406.92 = 239.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.13x = 406.92 × 239.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.13x = 97,546.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,546.86/295.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.52

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