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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.57, 431.11 and 239.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.57, 431.11 and 239.06 is: 329.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.57 : 431.11 = 239.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.57/431.11 = 239.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.57x = 431.11 × 239.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.57x = 103,061.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,061.16/312.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.72

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