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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.22, 422.09 and 239.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.22, 422.09 and 239.71 is: 330.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.22 : 422.09 = 239.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.22/422.09 = 239.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.22x = 422.09 × 239.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.22x = 101,179.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,179.19/306.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.41

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