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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.13, 462.42 and 239.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.13, 462.42 and 239.82 is: 359.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.13 : 462.42 = 239.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.13/462.42 = 239.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.13x = 462.42 × 239.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.13x = 110,897.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,897.56/308.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.91

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