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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.16, 419.78 and 239.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.16, 419.78 and 239.15 is: 330.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.16 : 419.78 = 239.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.16/419.78 = 239.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.16x = 419.78 × 239.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.16x = 100,392.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,392.03/304.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.07

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