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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.97, 420.69 and 239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.97, 420.69 and 239.36 is: 330.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.97 : 420.69 = 239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.97/420.69 = 239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.97x = 420.69 × 239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.97x = 100,695.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,695.15/304.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.19

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