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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.71, 436.50 and 242.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.71, 436.50 and 242.90 is: 334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.71 : 436.50 = 242.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.71/436.50 = 242.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.71x = 436.50 × 242.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.71x = 106,022.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,022.45/316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.77

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