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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.80, 466.80 and 239.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.80, 466.80 and 239.80 is: 359.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.80 : 466.80 = 239.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.80/466.80 = 239.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.80x = 466.80 × 239.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.80x = 111,938.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,938.64/311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.01

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