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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.12, 465.77 and 242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.12, 465.77 and 242.44 is: 362.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.12 : 465.77 = 242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.12/465.77 = 242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.12x = 465.77 × 242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.12x = 112,920.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,920.72/311.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.95

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