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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.30, 432.72 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.30, 432.72 and 239.50 is: 330.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.30 : 432.72 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.30/432.72 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.30x = 432.72 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.30x = 103,636.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,636.44/313.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.79

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