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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.26, 429.88 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.26, 429.88 and 242.16 is: 334.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.26 : 429.88 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.26/429.88 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.26x = 429.88 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.26x = 104,099.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,099.74/311.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.45

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