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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.66, 417 and 239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.66, 417 and 239.92 is: 331.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.66 : 417 = 239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.66/417 = 239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.66x = 417 × 239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.66x = 100,046.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,046.64/301.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.65

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