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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.34, 425.25 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.34, 425.25 and 239.22 is: 329.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.34 : 425.25 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.34/425.25 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.34x = 425.25 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.34x = 101,728.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,728.31/308.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.92

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