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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.36, 461.38 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.36, 461.38 and 239.16 is: 359.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.36 : 461.38 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.36/461.38 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.36x = 461.38 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.36x = 110,343.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,343.64/307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.00

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