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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.01, 422.07 and 239.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.01, 422.07 and 239.49 is: 330.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.01 : 422.07 = 239.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.01/422.07 = 239.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.01x = 422.07 × 239.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.01x = 101,081.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,081.54/306.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.32

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