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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.56, 415.92 and 239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.56, 415.92 and 239.28 is: 330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.56 : 415.92 = 239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.56/415.92 = 239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.56x = 415.92 × 239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.56x = 99,521.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,521.34/301.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.02

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