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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.08, 462.10 and 239.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.08, 462.10 and 239.43 is: 359.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.08 : 462.10 = 239.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.08/462.10 = 239.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.08x = 462.10 × 239.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.08x = 110,640.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,640.60/308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.13

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