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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.99, 421.13 and 239.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.99, 421.13 and 239.38 is: 330.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.99 : 421.13 = 239.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.99/421.13 = 239.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.99x = 421.13 × 239.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.99x = 100,810.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,810.10/304.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.54

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