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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.34, 421.08 and 239.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.34, 421.08 and 239.73 is: 330.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.34 : 421.08 = 239.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.34/421.08 = 239.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.34x = 421.08 × 239.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.34x = 100,945.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,945.51/305.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.60

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