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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.68, 470.94 and 242.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.68, 470.94 and 242.68 is: 363.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.68 : 470.94 = 242.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.68/470.94 = 242.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.68x = 470.94 × 242.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.68x = 114,287.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,287.72/314.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.19

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