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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.67, 472.86 and 242.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.67, 472.86 and 242.68 is: 363.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.67 : 472.86 = 242.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.67/472.86 = 242.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.67x = 472.86 × 242.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.67x = 114,753.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,753.66/315.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.52

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