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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.84, 474.37 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.84, 474.37 and 239.58 is: 358.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.84 : 474.37 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.84/474.37 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.84x = 474.37 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.84x = 113,649.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,649.56/316.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.70

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