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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.29, 431.42 and 242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.29, 431.42 and 242.52 is: 335.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.29 : 431.42 = 242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.29/431.42 = 242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.29x = 431.42 × 242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.29x = 104,627.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,627.98/312.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.03

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