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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.56, 466.26 and 238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.56, 466.26 and 238.84 is: 357.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.56 : 466.26 = 238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.56/466.26 = 238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.56x = 466.26 × 238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.56x = 111,361.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,361.54/311.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.43

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