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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.58, 437.09 and 242.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.58, 437.09 and 242.76 is: 335.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.58 : 437.09 = 242.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.58/437.09 = 242.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.58x = 437.09 × 242.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.58x = 106,106.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,106.75/316.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.17

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