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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.73, 466.55 and 238.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.73, 466.55 and 238.71 is: 357.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.73 : 466.55 = 238.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.73/466.55 = 238.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.73x = 466.55 × 238.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.73x = 111,368.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,368.96/311.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.26

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