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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.78, 473.11 and 242.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.78, 473.11 and 242.56 is: 363.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.78 : 473.11 = 242.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.78/473.11 = 242.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.78x = 473.11 × 242.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.78x = 114,757.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,757.56/315.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.41

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