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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.75, 427.61 and 239.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.75, 427.61 and 239.65 is: 330.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.75 : 427.61 = 239.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.75/427.61 = 239.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.75x = 427.61 × 239.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.75x = 102,476.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,476.74/309.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.84

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