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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.51, 426.51 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.51, 426.51 and 239.58 is: 330.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.51 : 426.51 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.51/426.51 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.51x = 426.51 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.51x = 102,183.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,183.27/309.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.15

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