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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.74, 475.32 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.74, 475.32 and 239.76 is: 359.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.74 : 475.32 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.74/475.32 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.74x = 475.32 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.74x = 113,962.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,962.72/316.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.80

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