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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.27, 432.11 and 239.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.27, 432.11 and 239.45 is: 330.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.27 : 432.11 = 239.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.27/432.11 = 239.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.27x = 432.11 × 239.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.27x = 103,467.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,467.18/313.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.28

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