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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.76, 444.18 and 239.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.76, 444.18 and 239.34 is: 330.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.76 : 444.18 = 239.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.76/444.18 = 239.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.76x = 444.18 × 239.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.76x = 106,310.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,310.04/321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.40

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