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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.87, 430.14 and 242.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.87, 430.14 and 242.15 is: 333.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.87 : 430.14 = 242.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.87/430.14 = 242.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.87x = 430.14 × 242.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.87x = 104,157.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,157.16/311.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.97

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