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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.09, 466.22 and 238.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.09, 466.22 and 238.59 is: 357.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.09 : 466.22 = 238.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.09/466.22 = 238.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.09x = 466.22 × 238.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.09x = 111,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,234.24/311.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.57

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