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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.56, 466.32 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.56, 466.32 and 239.04 is: 358.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.56 : 466.32 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.56/466.32 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.56x = 466.32 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.56x = 111,469.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,469.13/310.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.93

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