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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.70, 485.70 and 242.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.70, 485.70 and 242.70 is: 364.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.70 : 485.70 = 242.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.70/485.70 = 242.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.70x = 485.70 × 242.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.70x = 117,879.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,879.39/323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.16

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