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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.27, 427.04 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.27, 427.04 and 239.22 is: 330.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.27 : 427.04 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.27/427.04 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.27x = 427.04 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.27x = 102,157.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,157.11/309.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.32

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