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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.08, 426.24 and 239.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.08, 426.24 and 239.03 is: 329.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.08 : 426.24 = 239.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.08/426.24 = 239.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.08x = 426.24 × 239.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.08x = 101,884.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,884.15/309.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.64

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