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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.27, 461.70 and 239.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.27, 461.70 and 239.57 is: 358.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.27 : 461.70 = 239.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.27/461.70 = 239.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.27x = 461.70 × 239.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.27x = 110,609.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,609.47/308.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.81

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