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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.29, 426.51 and 239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.29, 426.51 and 239.18 is: 329.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.29 : 426.51 = 239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.29/426.51 = 239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.29x = 426.51 × 239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.29x = 102,009.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,009.33/309.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.82

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