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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.17, 432.57 and 239.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.17, 432.57 and 239.32 is: 330.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.17 : 432.57 = 239.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.17/432.57 = 239.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.17x = 432.57 × 239.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.17x = 103,522.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,522.65/313.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.56

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