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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.11, 459.90 and 239.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.11, 459.90 and 239.45 is: 358.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.11 : 459.90 = 239.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.11/459.90 = 239.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.11x = 459.90 × 239.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.11x = 110,120.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,120.76/307.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.57

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