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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.72, 466.40 and 239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.72, 466.40 and 239.36 is: 359.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.72 : 466.40 = 239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.72/466.40 = 239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.72x = 466.40 × 239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.72x = 111,637.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,637.50/310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.29

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