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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.28, 466.05 and 242.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.28, 466.05 and 242.49 is: 363.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.28 : 466.05 = 242.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.28/466.05 = 242.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.28x = 466.05 × 242.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.28x = 113,012.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,012.46/311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.06

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