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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.88, 431.58 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.88, 431.58 and 239.04 is: 329.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.88 : 431.58 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.88/431.58 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.88x = 431.58 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.88x = 103,164.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,164.88/312.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.73

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