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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.22, 445.91 and 239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.22, 445.91 and 239.40 is: 330.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.22 : 445.91 = 239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.22/445.91 = 239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.22x = 445.91 × 239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.22x = 106,748.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,748.62/323.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.27

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