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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312, 429.92 and 242.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312, 429.92 and 242.88 is: 334.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312 : 429.92 = 242.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312/429.92 = 242.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312x = 429.92 × 242.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312x = 104,418.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,418.97/312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.68

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