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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.26, 426.94 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.26, 426.94 and 239.16 is: 330.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.26 : 426.94 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.26/426.94 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.26x = 426.94 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.26x = 102,106.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,106.97/309.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.17

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