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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.98, 477.53 and 242.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.98, 477.53 and 242.25 is: 362.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.98 : 477.53 = 242.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.98/477.53 = 242.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.98x = 477.53 × 242.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.98x = 115,679.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,679.55/318.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.66

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