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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.77, 466.29 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.77, 466.29 and 239.22 is: 358.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.77 : 466.29 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.77/466.29 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.77x = 466.29 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.77x = 111,545.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,545.89/310.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.93

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