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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.89, 465.15 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.89, 465.15 and 242.16 is: 363.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.89 : 465.15 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.89/465.15 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.89x = 465.15 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.89x = 112,640.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,640.72/309.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.49

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