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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.19, 460.82 and 242.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.19, 460.82 and 242.19 is: 363.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.19 : 460.82 = 242.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.19/460.82 = 242.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.19x = 460.82 × 242.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.19x = 111,606.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,606.60/307.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.31

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