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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.58, 467.76 and 239.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.58, 467.76 and 239.94 is: 360.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.58 : 467.76 = 239.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.58/467.76 = 239.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.58x = 467.76 × 239.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.58x = 112,234.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,234.33/311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.21

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