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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.69, 474.16 and 239.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.69, 474.16 and 239.42 is: 358.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.69 : 474.16 = 239.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.69/474.16 = 239.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.69x = 474.16 × 239.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.69x = 113,523.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,523.39/316.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.47

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