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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.04, 334.38 and 220.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.04, 334.38 and 220.92 is: 305.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.04 : 334.38 = 220.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.04/334.38 = 220.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.04x = 334.38 × 220.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.04x = 73,871.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,871.23/242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.20

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