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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.00, 435.27 and 242.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.00, 435.27 and 242.19 is: 333.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.00 : 435.27 = 242.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.00/435.27 = 242.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.00x = 435.27 × 242.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.00x = 105,418.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,418.95/316.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.60

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