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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.32, 436.74 and 242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.32, 436.74 and 242.52 is: 334.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.32 : 436.74 = 242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.32/436.74 = 242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.32x = 436.74 × 242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.32x = 105,918.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,918.18/316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.85

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