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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.62, 479.53 and 242.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.62, 479.53 and 242.67 is: 364.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.62 : 479.53 = 242.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.62/479.53 = 242.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.62x = 479.53 × 242.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.62x = 116,363.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,363.93/319.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.08

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