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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.18, 436.71 and 242.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.18, 436.71 and 242.32 is: 334.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.18 : 436.71 = 242.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.18/436.71 = 242.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.18x = 436.71 × 242.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.18x = 105,823.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,823.57/316.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.69

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