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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.43, 471.10 and 242.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.43, 471.10 and 242.61 is: 363.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.43 : 471.10 = 242.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.43/471.10 = 242.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.43x = 471.10 × 242.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.43x = 114,293.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,293.57/314.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.49

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