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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.61, 465.96 and 242.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.61, 465.96 and 242.26 is: 363.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.61 : 465.96 = 242.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.61/465.96 = 242.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.61x = 465.96 × 242.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.61x = 112,882.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,882.86/310.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.43

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