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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.36, 469.74 and 239.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.36, 469.74 and 239.83 is: 358.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.36 : 469.74 = 239.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.36/469.74 = 239.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.36x = 469.74 × 239.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.36x = 112,656.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,656.57/314.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.37

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