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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.97, 415.98 and 239.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.97, 415.98 and 239.78 is: 330.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.97 : 415.98 = 239.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.97/415.98 = 239.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.97x = 415.98 × 239.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.97x = 99,741.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,741.60/301.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.31

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