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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.96, 435.66 and 242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.96, 435.66 and 242.40 is: 334.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.96 : 435.66 = 242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.96/435.66 = 242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.96x = 435.66 × 242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.96x = 105,603.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,603.98/315.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.23

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