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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.60, 432.08 and 239.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.60, 432.08 and 239.80 is: 330.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.60 : 432.08 = 239.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.60/432.08 = 239.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.60x = 432.08 × 239.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.60x = 103,612.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,612.78/313.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.40

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