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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.96, 435.51 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.96, 435.51 and 242.16 is: 333.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.96 : 435.51 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.96/435.51 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.96x = 435.51 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.96x = 105,463.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,463.10/315.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.79

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