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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.16, 431 and 242.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.16, 431 and 242.12 is: 334.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.16 : 431 = 242.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.16/431 = 242.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.16x = 431 × 242.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.16x = 104,353.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,353.72/312.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.30

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