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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.24, 426.60 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.24, 426.60 and 239.76 is: 330.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.24 : 426.60 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.24/426.60 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.24x = 426.60 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.24x = 102,281.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,281.62/309.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.75

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