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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.08, 435.50 and 242.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.08, 435.50 and 242.17 is: 333.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.08 : 435.50 = 242.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.08/435.50 = 242.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.08x = 435.50 × 242.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.08x = 105,465.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,465.04/316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.67

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