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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.54, 437.18 and 242.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.54, 437.18 and 242.68 is: 335.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.54 : 437.18 = 242.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.54/437.18 = 242.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.54x = 437.18 × 242.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.54x = 106,094.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,094.84/316.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.17

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