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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.66, 466.64 and 239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.66, 466.64 and 239.18 is: 358.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.66 : 466.64 = 239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.66/466.64 = 239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.66x = 466.64 × 239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.66x = 111,610.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,610.96/311.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.12

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