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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.07, 435.22 and 242.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.07, 435.22 and 242.29 is: 334.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.07 : 435.22 = 242.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.07/435.22 = 242.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.07x = 435.22 × 242.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.07x = 105,449.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,449.45/315.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.69

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