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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.39, 452.09 and 239.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.39, 452.09 and 239.38 is: 330.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.39 : 452.09 = 239.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.39/452.09 = 239.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.39x = 452.09 × 239.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.39x = 108,221.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,221.30/327.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.56

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