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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.24, 443.92 and 239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.24, 443.92 and 239.20 is: 329.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.24 : 443.92 = 239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.24/443.92 = 239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.24x = 443.92 × 239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.24x = 106,185.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,185.66/322.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.52

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