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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.73, 467.19 and 239.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.73, 467.19 and 239.64 is: 359.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.73 : 467.19 = 239.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.73/467.19 = 239.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.73x = 467.19 × 239.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.73x = 111,957.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,957.41/311.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.15

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