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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.21, 467.70 and 239.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.21, 467.70 and 239.72 is: 359.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.21 : 467.70 = 239.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.21/467.70 = 239.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.21x = 467.70 × 239.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.21x = 112,117.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,117.04/312.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.11

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