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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.80, 464.30 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.80, 464.30 and 242.16 is: 361.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.80 : 464.30 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.80/464.30 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.80x = 464.30 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.80x = 112,434.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,434.89/310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.76

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