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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.57, 462.86 and 239.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.57, 462.86 and 239.93 is: 359.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.57 : 462.86 = 239.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.57/462.86 = 239.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.57x = 462.86 × 239.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.57x = 111,054.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,054.00/308.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.90

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