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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.40, 467.64 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.40, 467.64 and 238.50 is: 358.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.40 : 467.64 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.40/467.64 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.40x = 467.64 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.40x = 111,532.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,532.14/311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.16

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