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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.31, 407.76 and 239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.31, 407.76 and 239.96 is: 331.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.31 : 407.76 = 239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.31/407.76 = 239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.31x = 407.76 × 239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.31x = 97,846.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,846.09/295.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.33

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