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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.35, 415.46 and 239.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.35, 415.46 and 239.39 is: 330.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.35 : 415.46 = 239.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.35/415.46 = 239.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.35x = 415.46 × 239.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.35x = 99,453.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,453.70/301.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.03

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