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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.96, 441.14 and 242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.96, 441.14 and 242.52 is: 334.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.96 : 441.14 = 242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.96/441.14 = 242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.96x = 441.14 × 242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.96x = 106,985.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,985.27/319.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.37

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