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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.76, 466.29 and 242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.76, 466.29 and 242.46 is: 362.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.76 : 466.29 = 242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.76/466.29 = 242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.76x = 466.29 × 242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.76x = 113,056.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,056.67/311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.64

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