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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.95, 432.10 and 239.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.95, 432.10 and 239.75 is: 331.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.95 : 432.10 = 239.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.95/432.10 = 239.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.95x = 432.10 × 239.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.95x = 103,595.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,595.98/312.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.03

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