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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313, 431.94 and 239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313, 431.94 and 239.40 is: 330.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313 : 431.94 = 239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313/431.94 = 239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313x = 431.94 × 239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313x = 103,406.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,406.44/313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.37

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