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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.19, 429.78 and 242.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.19, 429.78 and 242.08 is: 334.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.19 : 429.78 = 242.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.19/429.78 = 242.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.19x = 429.78 × 242.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.19x = 104,041.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,041.14/311.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.34

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