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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.40, 334.24 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.40, 334.24 and 184.32 is: 254.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.40 : 334.24 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.40/334.24 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.40x = 334.24 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.40x = 61,607.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,607.12/242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.15

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