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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.01, 461.33 and 239.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.01, 461.33 and 239.00 is: 357.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.01 : 461.33 = 239.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.01/461.33 = 239.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.01x = 461.33 × 239.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.01x = 110,254.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,254.37/308.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.96

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