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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.92, 427.40 and 239.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.92, 427.40 and 239.86 is: 330.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.92 : 427.40 = 239.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.92/427.40 = 239.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.92x = 427.40 × 239.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.92x = 102,516.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,516.16/309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.78

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