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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.22, 421.22 and 239.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.22, 421.22 and 239.61 is: 330.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.22 : 421.22 = 239.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.22/421.22 = 239.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.22x = 421.22 × 239.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.22x = 100,929.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,929.12/305.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.68

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