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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.27, 432.07 and 239.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.27, 432.07 and 239.42 is: 330.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.27 : 432.07 = 239.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.27/432.07 = 239.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.27x = 432.07 × 239.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.27x = 103,446.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,446.68/313.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.22

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