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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.11, 439.11 and 239.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.11, 439.11 and 239.45 is: 330.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.11 : 439.11 = 239.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.11/439.11 = 239.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.11x = 439.11 × 239.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.11x = 105,144.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,144.89/318.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.53

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