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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.47, 461.75 and 239.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.47, 461.75 and 239.07 is: 359.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.47 : 461.75 = 239.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.47/461.75 = 239.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.47x = 461.75 × 239.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.47x = 110,389.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,389.38/307.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.02

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