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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.04, 473.11 and 239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.04, 473.11 and 239.36 is: 358.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.04 : 473.11 = 239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.04/473.11 = 239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.04x = 473.11 × 239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.04x = 113,240.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,240.65/316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.32

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