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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.07, 478.77 and 242.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.07, 478.77 and 242.01 is: 363.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.07 : 478.77 = 242.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.07/478.77 = 242.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.07x = 478.77 × 242.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.07x = 115,867.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,867.13/319.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.14

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