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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.77, 445.47 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.77, 445.47 and 239.76 is: 330.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.77 : 445.47 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.77/445.47 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.77x = 445.47 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.77x = 106,805.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,805.89/322.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.90

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