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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.61, 468.62 and 239.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.61, 468.62 and 239.08 is: 357.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.61 : 468.62 = 239.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.61/468.62 = 239.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.61x = 468.62 × 239.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.61x = 112,037.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,037.53/313.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.25

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