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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.36, 426.78 and 239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.36, 426.78 and 239.44 is: 330.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.36 : 426.78 = 239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.36/426.78 = 239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.36x = 426.78 × 239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.36x = 102,188.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,188.20/309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.32

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