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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.01, 465.90 and 242.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.01, 465.90 and 242.20 is: 362.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.01 : 465.90 = 242.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.01/465.90 = 242.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.01x = 465.90 × 242.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.01x = 112,840.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,840.98/311.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.82

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