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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.49, 436.92 and 242.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.49, 436.92 and 242.57 is: 334.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.49 : 436.92 = 242.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.49/436.92 = 242.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.49x = 436.92 × 242.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.49x = 105,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,983.68/316.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.88

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