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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.12, 431.60 and 239.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.12, 431.60 and 239.32 is: 329.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.12 : 431.60 = 239.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.12/431.60 = 239.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.12x = 431.60 × 239.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.12x = 103,290.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,290.51/313.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.88

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