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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.32, 465.90 and 238.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.32, 465.90 and 238.36 is: 356.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.32 : 465.90 = 238.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.32/465.90 = 238.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.32x = 465.90 × 238.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.32x = 111,051.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,051.92/311.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.71

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