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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.59, 472.97 and 242.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.59, 472.97 and 242.18 is: 362.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.59 : 472.97 = 242.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.59/472.97 = 242.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.59x = 472.97 × 242.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.59x = 114,545.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,545.65/315.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.96

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