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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.99, 471.40 and 242.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.99, 471.40 and 242.99 is: 363.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.99 : 471.40 = 242.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.99/471.40 = 242.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.99x = 471.40 × 242.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.99x = 114,545.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,545.49/314.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.65

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