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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.03, 416.61 and 239.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.03, 416.61 and 239.77 is: 330.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.03 : 416.61 = 239.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.03/416.61 = 239.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.03x = 416.61 × 239.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.03x = 99,888.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,888.76/302.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.72

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