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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.65, 437.17 and 242.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.65, 437.17 and 242.82 is: 335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.65 : 437.17 = 242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.65/437.17 = 242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.65x = 437.17 × 242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.65x = 106,155.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,155.32/316.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.25

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