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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.20, 444.15 and 239.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.20, 444.15 and 239.31 is: 329.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.20 : 444.15 = 239.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.20/444.15 = 239.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.20x = 444.15 × 239.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.20x = 106,289.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,289.54/322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.89

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