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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.02, 432.13 and 242.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.02, 432.13 and 242.92 is: 335.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.02 : 432.13 = 242.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.02/432.13 = 242.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.02x = 432.13 × 242.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.02x = 104,971.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,971.33/313.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.35

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