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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.51, 475.13 and 239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.51, 475.13 and 239.96 is: 360.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.51 : 475.13 = 239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.51/475.13 = 239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.51x = 475.13 × 239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.51x = 114,013.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,013.98/316.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.23

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