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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.82, 466.98 and 242.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.82, 466.98 and 242.76 is: 363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.82 : 466.98 = 242.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.82/466.98 = 242.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.82x = 466.98 × 242.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.82x = 113,364.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,364.06/311.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.56

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