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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.10, 426.80 and 239.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.10, 426.80 and 239.06 is: 330.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.10 : 426.80 = 239.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.10/426.80 = 239.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.10x = 426.80 × 239.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.10x = 102,030.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,030.81/309.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.09

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