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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.64, 478.54 and 242.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.64, 478.54 and 242.91 is: 363.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.64 : 478.54 = 242.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.64/478.54 = 242.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.64x = 478.54 × 242.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.64x = 116,242.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,242.46/319.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.67

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