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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.26, 465.81 and 242.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.26, 465.81 and 242.64 is: 364.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.26 : 465.81 = 242.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.26/465.81 = 242.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.26x = 465.81 × 242.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.26x = 113,024.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,024.14/310.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.29

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