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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.99, 461.38 and 239.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.99, 461.38 and 239.14 is: 358.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.99 : 461.38 = 239.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.99/461.38 = 239.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.99x = 461.38 × 239.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.99x = 110,334.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,334.41/307.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.24

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