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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.18, 422.69 and 239.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.18, 422.69 and 239.65 is: 330.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.18 : 422.69 = 239.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.18/422.69 = 239.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.18x = 422.69 × 239.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.18x = 101,297.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,297.66/306.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.84

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