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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.81, 473.79 and 242.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.81, 473.79 and 242.71 is: 362.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.81 : 473.79 = 242.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.81/473.79 = 242.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.81x = 473.79 × 242.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.81x = 114,993.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,993.30/316.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.97

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