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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.94, 437.01 and 239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.94, 437.01 and 239.18 is: 329.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.94 : 437.01 = 239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.94/437.01 = 239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.94x = 437.01 × 239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.94x = 104,524.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,524.05/316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.79

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