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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.81, 435.96 and 242.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.81, 435.96 and 242.37 is: 334.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.81 : 435.96 = 242.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.81/435.96 = 242.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.81x = 435.96 × 242.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.81x = 105,663.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,663.63/315.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.58

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