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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.28, 422.73 and 239.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.28, 422.73 and 239.75 is: 330.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.28 : 422.73 = 239.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.28/422.73 = 239.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.28x = 422.73 × 239.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.28x = 101,349.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,349.97/306.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.91

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