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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.86, 431.68 and 242.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.86, 431.68 and 242.80 is: 335.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.86 : 431.68 = 242.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.86/431.68 = 242.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.86x = 431.68 × 242.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.86x = 104,811.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,811.90/312.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.01

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