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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.14, 421.30 and 239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.14, 421.30 and 239.52 is: 330.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.14 : 421.30 = 239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.14/421.30 = 239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.14x = 421.30 × 239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.14x = 100,909.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,909.78/305.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.70

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