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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.16, 436.72 and 242.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.16, 436.72 and 242.32 is: 334.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.16 : 436.72 = 242.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.16/436.72 = 242.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.16x = 436.72 × 242.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.16x = 105,825.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,825.99/316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.72

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