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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.92, 470.64 and 242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.92, 470.64 and 242.40 is: 363.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.92 : 470.64 = 242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.92/470.64 = 242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.92x = 470.64 × 242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.92x = 114,083.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,083.14/313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.41

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