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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.19, 467.16 and 242.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.19, 467.16 and 242.61 is: 364.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.19 : 467.16 = 242.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.19/467.16 = 242.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.19x = 467.16 × 242.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.19x = 113,337.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,337.69/311.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.21

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