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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.32, 405.80 and 239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.32, 405.80 and 239.92 is: 329.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.32 : 405.80 = 239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.32/405.80 = 239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.32x = 405.80 × 239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.32x = 97,359.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,359.54/295.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.67

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