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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.20, 466.08 and 238.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.20, 466.08 and 238.48 is: 357.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.20 : 466.08 = 238.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.20/466.08 = 238.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.20x = 466.08 × 238.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.20x = 111,150.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,150.76/311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.17

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