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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.58, 466.97 and 239.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.58, 466.97 and 239.09 is: 358.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.58 : 466.97 = 239.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.58/466.97 = 239.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.58x = 466.97 × 239.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.58x = 111,647.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,647.86/311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.33

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