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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.50, 415.85 and 239.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.50, 415.85 and 239.31 is: 330.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.50 : 415.85 = 239.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.50/415.85 = 239.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.50x = 415.85 × 239.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.50x = 99,515.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,515.87/301.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.07

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