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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.77, 437.43 and 242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.77, 437.43 and 242.94 is: 335.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.77 : 437.43 = 242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.77/437.43 = 242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.77x = 437.43 × 242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.77x = 106,269.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,269.24/316.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.48

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