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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.20, 432.54 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.20, 432.54 and 239.76 is: 331.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.20 : 432.54 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.20/432.54 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.20x = 432.54 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.20x = 103,705.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,705.79/313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.12

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