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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.71, 460.89 and 242.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.71, 460.89 and 242.26 is: 362.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.71 : 460.89 = 242.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.71/460.89 = 242.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.71x = 460.89 × 242.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.71x = 111,655.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,655.21/307.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.86

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