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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.76, 432.84 and 239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.76, 432.84 and 239.96 is: 331.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.76 : 432.84 = 239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.76/432.84 = 239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.76x = 432.84 × 239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.76x = 103,864.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,864.29/313.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.03

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